Harold R. Schlegel, Sr., 85, formerly of Reading, a resident at Ivory Wellness Center, Norristown, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026 in Ivory Wellness Center. He was the longtime companion of Susan M. (Earhart) Bosold, died August 7, 1998.

Born in Jefferson Twp., he was the son of the late Harvey M. and Pauline I. (Heilinger) Schlegel. He was a former member of St. Peter's U.C.C., West Lawn. He worked for 11 years at Fairmount Foundry, Hamburg before retiring in 2001. He was a fan of baseball, especially the Philadelphia Phillies; and was a fan of the Philadelphia Eagles. He enjoyed reading and word search puzzles.

He is survived by a son: Harold R. Schlegel, Jr., husband of Cindy L. (Pennsinger) Schlegel, Topton; a granddaughter: Mackenzie R. Schlegel, Pittsburgh; a step-daughter: Alethea M. Bosold; and three siblings: Warren Schlegel, Joyce Schlegel, and Edith (Schlegel) Harbaugh. He was predeceased by his step-son: Robert W. Bosold, Jr.; and his siblings: Iva (Schlegel) Pochuski, and Elsie Schlegel, and Darlene (Schlegel) Warnick.

Graveside Services will be held Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 11:00 am in St. John's Cemetery, Hamburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to be sent to: St. Peter's U.C.C., 2901 Curtis Road, Reading, PA 19609 in memory of Harold. Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., Hamburg is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com