Thomas C. Leach, age 84, of Unionville, died Saturday, April 18, at the Neighborhood Hospice in West Chester. He was the husband of Ella Peirson, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage.
Born in Washington, Pa., he was the son of the late Ivan and Marie McCann Leach.
He was employed by the Fred Bean Ford Co. in West Chester, since 1945, retiring in 1989. He had worked as a mechanic, service manager and parts manager. After his retirement he continued to work there as a transport driver.
Mr. Leach was a member of the Unionville Presbyterian Church for 69 years. He was a charter member of the Po-Mar-Lin Fire Company in Unionville, a member of the Chester County Antique Car Club, and East Lynn Grange. He was a past president of the Unionville Cemetery Board.
He enjoyed his Jeeps, antique cars and truck, John Deere tractors, and going to car shows. He especially enjoyed being with his family and friends.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Patricia Kofke and her husband Wayne of Unionville, and Judy Leach and her husband Richard Schreep also of Unionville, and four grandchildren, Timothy and Allison Kofke, Carl and Ellanna Schreep, and his cat, Kitty.
He was predeceased by one son, Thomas C. Leach, Jr.
Visitation with his family and friends was Wednesday evening, April 22, from 6:00 to 9:00 at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, 250 West State Street, Kennett Square, PA, and again on Thursday morning, April 23, from 10:00 to 11:00 at the Unionville Presbyterian Church, 815 Wollaston Road, Unionville, PA. His funeral service was 11 a.m. at the Church. Burial was private.
In memory of Thomas, a contribution may be made to the Neighborhood Hospice, 400 East Marshall Street, West Chester, PA 19380 or to the Po-Mar-Lin Fire Company, Box 36, Unionville, PA 19375.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecofuneralhomes.com.
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