Dr. Leonard J. Balasa passed away on May 17, 2019. He was 94. Leonard was born in Philadelphia to John and Genevieve (Pisnek). He is survived by his sons Robert and Gary; his brother Richard (June), brother-in-law Francis; and many nieces and nephews in the Phila., Bucks County, and Boston, MA areas. Leonard was preceded in death by his loving wife of 51 years, Joanna (Teeven); his brother John, and sister Doris (Bizon).

Leonard was a dentist for 48 years in Philadelphia. He attended Temple University, Tufts University, and graduated Cum Laude from The University of Pittsburgh in 1947. He was in the US Navy attached to the Marines. He served in a MASH unit during the Korean War.

Leonard’s family will receive family and friends on May 22, 2019 from 10 AM to 11 AM at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 611 Knowles Ave., Southampton, PA 18966. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 AM. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Bensalem. Condolences can be made sent to the family by visiting www.McGheeFuneralHome.com.