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Leonard Ball Obituary
11/23/1950 - 4/3/2021
Leonard R. "Lenny" Ball, 70, of Pen Argyl, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021, at his residence.
Born at Easton Hospital, November 23, 1950, he was the son of the late Leon R. and Philomena Ball.
After graduating from Pen Argyl High School in 1968, Leonard served in the US National Guard for 6 years.
Leonard was retired from R. R. Cortazzo and had also worked part time at Borger Speedway and East Penn Auto Sales. He was a member of the former St. Rochs Catholic Church, West Bangor.
Leonard was an avid race fan, attending many NASCAR, Indy and Sprint Car races with his buddies. When it came to anything about racing, he was the "Guru." His favorite band was the Ramones.
We have been blessed with the presence of Leonard in our lives. He will be deeply missed by his sister, Susan M. Miller and her husband Fred of Albrightsville, PA, his nephew, David A. Harvey of York, SC, and many cousins.
Memorial services will be held, Friday, April 9, 2021, at the Ruggiero Funeral Home, LLC, 126 E. Pennsylvania Avenue, Pen Argyl. There will be a visitation beginning at 12 PM until time of services at the funeral home. Interment will follow in St. Roch's Cemetery, West Bangor.
Online condolences may be offered at www.ruggierofuneralhome.com.
Memorial donations may be offered to the American Diabetes Association, www.diabetes.org, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023.
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Stephen Fischer
May 8, 2021
So sorry to hear. He always took the time to talk to you.Known Len from the national guard 40 years ago, very kind person. May god be with him.
Theresa
April 14, 2021
So sorry to hear this. I knew him from coming into the diner where I work. Great man!
April 9, 2021
Lenny, I am so very sad that you are gone. My sweet, gentle friend of 36 years - I will miss you so very much Love, Mena
Brenda Kohan
April 9, 2021
What a friendly guy, always had a moment to stop for a chat. Will remember him as one of the Park Hill gang. An avid dirt track and Nascar fan, and worked pit crew for many. My thoughts and prayers go with you to the awesome track in the sky.
Charlie Kohan
April 8, 2021
knew lenny for 65yrs. He never had a bad word for anybody, always a great guy . He will be missed. RIP
Michael Detzi
April 8, 2021
RIP Lenny!
Connie DeNardo Molchany
April 8, 2021
Very sad to hear of Lenny's passing. Will fondly remember the good times long ago during younger years at Park Hill. Condolences to his family. Rest in peace, Lenny.
Connie DeNardo Molchany
April 8, 2021
Very sad to hear about Lenny's passing. Remembering good times with him and many friends during younger years at Park Hill. Rest in peace, Lenny.
Sue
April 7, 2021
Thank you for your service
Leroy Amy
April 7, 2021
So sorry to hear Lenny has pasted, knew him a long time, Soft spoken and always a Great Smile, Good Friend, a Avid Race Fan and Very Good crew member with whom ever he was helping. We will miss you Lenny. RIP. GOD BLESS
Dennis Roberti
April 7, 2021
Rip my friend, see you on the other side. You will be missed.
Linda & Gary Traub
April 6, 2021
We will miss seeing you next door, and talking about which race you are going to, or which ones you have seen recently. It will be lonely over there; your garage door will be closed, and you won't be walking towards it saying "Hi!". Rest In Peace, Lenny.
lori brown
April 6, 2021
You Will be greatly missed... R.I.P. Lenny
Marc
April 6, 2021
You're going to be deeply missed buddy. Godspeed. Now you and teach can hang out and go to the races together again.
Albert Strawbridge
April 5, 2021
Lenny, you will surely will be MISSED by the MR. PETTY FAN
Zane and Marilyn Walck
April 5, 2021
Saddened to hear that my friend Lenny has passed. Condolences to the family.
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