Harold Leatherman 83, of Telford, passed away at his residence on Sunday, December 29, 2024.

He and his wife Doris (Zepp) Leatherman celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary in November.

Born in Deep Run, PA. he was the son of the late Harvey and Florence (Meyers) Leatherman.

Mr. Leatherman was employed for over 50 years at the Melody Lakes Community, where he was instrumental in the construction of  the community and its maintenance.

He was a member of Grace Methodist Church, Telford where he served as a trustee for the church grounds. He was also a life member of the Richland Township Fire Co. In his spare time Harold enjoyed gardening and frequent trips to Lancaster County PA. Harold genuinely enjoyed the time he spent with his family, especially with all his grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by sons,  Rick Kratz, and his wife Tina, of Telford, Ronald Kratz and his wife Terri of Quakertown, Randy Kratz, of Telford, Robert Kratz, of Skippack and a daughter, Kathy Greulich, of Pottstown PA; nine grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Harold is also survived by brothers; Donald Leatherman and his wife Lois of Carlisle, PA, Russell Leatheman of Indianapolis, IN, Herbert Leatherman and his wife Miriam of Deep Run, PA. and sister Joyce Geisinger and her husband Laverne, of Barto PA and a son in law Ken Horsfield of Quakertown, PA. Harold was preceded in death by daughters Christine Famularo and Charlotte Horsfield.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday January 4, 2025, at 11:00AM in the Grace United Methodist Church 295 South Main Street, Telford, PA. 18969. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until the time of service at the church. Interment will follow  in Christ Reformed Cemetery at Indian Creek, Telford.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in his memory to Grace Methodist Church at the above address.

Arrangements are by the Sadler-Suess Funeral Home & Crematory, Telford, PA.