Obituary

Lee Andrew Obey, III, 75, died on July 23, 2025, at the Horsham Center in North Wales, PA. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Rose “Marie”, son Marc Berry, daughter Roneale Obey and grandchildren (Evan, Brianna and Ava). He is also survived by his sister, Judy Johnson, nieces and nephews, along with a host of cousins who dearly loved him. He was predeceased by his parents, Lee Andrew and Charlotte Obey, and a daughter Leah Teasdell.

Lee was a member of the Oreland Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Although blind for many decades, Lee always made an effort to listen to Bible-based recordings, attended weekly meetings at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses and regularly shared in various forms of the ministry. With the dedication of loyal brothers in the congregation, he was also able to be accompanied to homes of interested ones to share in the Bible teaching work. As for his hobbies, he will be remembered for his love of music, especially jazz; and his highlights were the annual fishing trips to Ocean City, MD with his family and friends. He will be remembered as a soft-spoken gentle person who enjoyed the laughter of others.

A memorial service will be held at 1:30 pm on

August 9, 2025, at the Ciavarelli Funeral Home, 951 E. Butler Pike, Ambler, PA 19002. Private arrangements for the family will be at their discretion.

Donations can be made to the worldwide work of Jehovah’s Witnesses at donate.jw.org.