Leo Arnold Hare, 79, husband of Sharon J. (Crews) Hare, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at his home in Bechtelsville.
Born in Baltimore City, he was the son of the late Norman A. Hare and Catherine Rose (McCarthy) Hare.
Leo served in the US Army Reserves for six years and was a member of the Knights of Columbus for more than 35 years. Leo retired from Lucent Technologies after 37 years of service. He was a previous member of Immaculate Heart of Mary in Abbottstown and a current member of Most Blessed Sacrament Parish in Bally.
Surviving along with his wife Sharon of 57 years, is his son Joseph A. Hare, husband of Barbara; daughter Jeanette Klingler; brother Harry S. Hare, husband of Sandi; sister-in-law Sandy Hare; grandchildren A.J. Hare, husband of Ashley, Patrick Smith, Fiancé of Sierra Brodbeck, Lindsey Smith, Amanda Brown, wife of Vincent; great grandchildren Riley and Blayden Brown; in-laws Kathleen Fava and J. Stephen Crews; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his brother Norman A. Hare; sister-in-law Linda Hare; brother Charles A. Hare; and sister-in-law Mary Denise Ridings.
A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at 11:00AM at Most Blessed Sacrament Church (610 Pine St, Bally, PA 19503) with Fr. Richard James officiating. A viewing will also be held on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, from 9:30-10:45AM at the church. The committal service and burial will take place on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at 11:00AM at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church (6084 W Canal Rd, Abbottstown, PA 17301) with Fr. Philip Burger officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Most Blessed Sacrament Church in Leo’s name.