Published May 22. 2014 12:00AM
David A. Leese, 60, of Whitehall, died May 17, 2014, at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Patricia (Kerak) Leese for 40 years.
Born in Hanover, he was a son of Bernadette (Hemler) Leese of Hanover and the late Dean Leese.
An artist and designer, he owned David Leese Studio, Whitehall, for 30 years.
He coached St. Elizabeth's CYO girls basketball and softball, Tri-Boro soccer and the Lehigh Valley Angels softball.
In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by a daughter, Kristin of Philadelphia; and four sisters, Colleen Biasco, Deborah Leese, Cindy Leese and Donna Marcionette.
He was predeceased by a daughter, Nichole; and a son, Shane.
There will be a calling hour from 9 to 10 a.m., followed by a burial service at 10 a.m., both May 23 at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church, 618 Fullerton Ave., Whitehall.
Contributions may be made to St. Elizabeth School, c/o the funeral home, 327 Chestnut St., Coplay, 18037.
Arrangements were made by Hauke Funeral Home Inc.