LeRoy G. Lamont, 86 years of age, a long time resident of North Lehigh Gorge Drive, Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton. LeRoy recently resided as a guest of Heritage Hill Senior Living Ctr. in Weatherly.
Born Friday, July 19, 1935 in Shickshinny, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late LeRoy H. Lamont and Arline (Heiselberg) Lamont. LeRoy was predeceased by his wife Dolores A. (Crynock) Lamont on September 24, 2013.
A standout athlete, LeRoy was a star basketball player for Weatherly High School graduating in 1953. LeRoy continued his love of basketball playing in numerous local basketball leagues, Tung-Sol Hazleton, League, and the Industrial League. LeRoy was proud to have played alongside the great Frank Romano.
LeRoy worked as a Pattern Maker for the Weatherly Foundry retiring in 1995 after working for 35 years. LeRoy enjoyed woodworking, and morning breakfast out with friends. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes R. C. C. of Weatherly.
Nieces and nephews survive LeRoy
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231
A visitation will be held from the funeral home on Tuesday December 7, 2021 from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.
Interment will be held immediately following at Union Cemetery in Weatherly, Pennsylvania.
Online condolences may be made to the family at
www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com