Richard J. LeBoon

Richard J. LeBoon, 85, of Lancaster, peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at the Lebanon VA Medical Center after an illness on Saturday, September 5th 2026. He is preceded by his wife Linda L. LeBoon (Eltringham) to whom he was married to for 55 years. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Frances and Caroline LeBoon (Giordano). After graduating from Haverford High School, Havertown, PA, he was a Private in the U.S. Army, in the 2nd Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, recognized for Marksmanship (Rifle), a recipient of the Basic Missileman Badge, and Good Conduct Medal. He received culinary training during his time in the U.S. Army. He later earned his Associate’s degree from the Philadelphia College of the Bible.

Richard spent much of his career utilizing his gifts and talents working as a Chef for large Bible conferences, universities, and restaurants throughout the mid-Atlantic states. He also owned and operated a catering business with his family in Lancaster, PA.He enjoyed woodworking, playing the accordion, educating groups with food demonstrations, creating artistic food displays and ice carvings, creating recipes, collecting cookbooks, dining at restaurants, and sharing his culinary expertise with his family. Above all, his greatest joy was spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.Richard was a member of Calvary Church in Lancaster.He is survived by his children, a son, Dr. Richard D. LeBoon (husband of Sarah A. LeBoon) with their son, Benjamin; a son, Daniel E. LeBoon (husband of Shawn M. LeBoon) and their children, Nathan, Joshua, Kia, Johnnie, Gabrielle, Tyler, Caitlin, Mikayla; a daughter, Deborah L. Mitchell (wife of Donald W. Mitchell) and their children, Rachel, Sean Christopher, Victoria, Vivian; and a daughter Rachel L. Brubaker (wife of Matthew D. Brubaker) and their daughter, Anastasia.

Also surviving are great grandchildren, Gracelyn, Grant, Amelia, Nile, Emryn, Maleah, Mya, Aspen, Brayden, Elsie, Hammond, Johnnie, Sienna, Uriah, Isaac, Rosalia, Daisy, Ty’Vonn, Vincenzo, Viviana, Jayce, Rayla; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews;a brother, Joseph E. LeBoon (husband of Dottie LeBoon). In addition to his parents, and his late wife, he is preceded by his brother Peter N. LeBoon. A Celebration of Life will be held at DeBord Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 141 E. Orange St., Lancaster, PA, on Sunday, September 20th, 2026 at 11:00 AM. The viewing is from 10:00 AM until the time of the service. Interment is in Fairview Cemetery in Manheim, PA.

Flowers are welcome and available by contacting Hendrick’s Flower Shop, Lititz, PA, (717) 626-2009, but if you prefer you can honor Richard by making a donation to the Lebanon VA Medical Center by contacting the Center for Development and Civic Engagement (CDCE) at 717-228-6123 or vhalebvoluntaryservice@va.gov.