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Westfield Today
By the People, for the People
Longtime Westfield Resident Leon L. Dunham Dies at 90
Dunham worked at Eberle Tannery for nearly 50 years before passing away at a local care facility.
Apr. 1, 2026 at 10:39am
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Leon L. Dunham, a lifelong resident of Westfield, Pennsylvania, passed away on March 30, 2026 at the age of 90. Dunham was employed by the Eberle Tannery in Westfield for 49 years before his death. He is survived by two children, nine grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and a sister.
Why it matters
Dunham's passing marks the end of an era for the small town of Westfield, where he spent nearly his entire life working at the local tannery and raising his family. His long tenure at Eberle Tannery reflects the importance of manufacturing and industry in the region's economy over the past several decades.
The details
Dunham died at the Green Home care facility in Wellsboro. He was predeceased by his first wife, Marlene E. Lampman Dunham, and his second wife, Bonita 'Bonnie' Houghtaling Seeley Dunham. In addition to his two children, Dunham is survived by nine grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
- Dunham passed away on March 30, 2026.
- Dunham's funeral services will be held on April 4, 2026.
The players
Leon L. Dunham
A 90-year-old lifelong resident of Westfield, Pennsylvania who worked at the Eberle Tannery for 49 years before his death.
Terry Dunham
One of Leon Dunham's two surviving children.
Tanya Nudd
One of Leon Dunham's two surviving children.
Shirley D. Davis
Leon Dunham's sister.
Rev. Timothy H. Miller
The officiant who will lead Dunham's funeral services.
What’s next
Dunham's funeral services will be held on April 4, 2026 at the Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory in Ulysses, Pennsylvania. He will be buried at the Champlin Cemetery in Westfield.
The takeaway
Leon Dunham's life and career exemplify the importance of manufacturing and industry in small-town America over the past several decades. His passing marks the end of an era for Westfield, where he spent nearly his entire life working at the local tannery and raising his family.
