Ronald G. Leidy

Ronald G. Leidy

March 11, 1936 – February 21, 2023

Ronald G. Leidy, 86, of Williamsburg, passed away Tuesday morning, February 21, 2023, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring.

He was born in Martinsburg, son of the late Glenn S. and Ruth Arlene (Teeter) Leidy. He married Janet Arlene Loose on November 25, 1958 at Zion Lutheran Church, Williamsburg. She preceded him in death on May 2, 2021 after 63 years of marriage.

Surviving are four children: Lawr B. Leidy of Huntingdon, Mary Lois Phelps (Chuck) of Williamsburg, Virginia G. Roberts (Douglas) of Loretto, and Marshall R. Leidy (Karlin Bellew) of Williamsburg. 10 grandchildren: Anaya Leidy, Lindsey Phelps, Caitlin Davis, Douglas Roberts, Emily Roberts, Sarah Roberts, Daniel Roberts, Brandon Leidy, Bennett Leidy, and Bergen Leidy. six great-grandchildren: Scarlett, Easton, Rosalyn, Luke, Macklin, and Andy. He is also survived by three siblings: William D. Leidy of Williamsburg, Elinor R. Gerhart of New Castle DE., and Gerald T. “Book” Leidy of Martinsburg.

He was preceded in death by siblings: Robert R. Leidy, Richard F. ”Dick” Leidy, JoAnne Love, and Sharon K. Long; and his special grandparents Frank and Mamie Teeter.

Ronald was a graduate of Morrisons Cove High School, Martinsburg and Penn State University where he earned a degree in Education.  He retired in 2000 from the Spring Cove School District as a science and agricultural science teacher with 40 ½ years of service. When Ronald was not teaching he worked his farm and operated the Leidy Greenhouse with his brother Bill.

Ronald was a faithful member of Fairview Church of the Brethren, Williamsburg.  He enjoyed farming and raising chickens, a hobby which he started at a very young age. He had a passion for gardening and planting flowers. When he was not outside working in the field or the greenhouse, Ronald was reading a good book. Ronald’s greatest joy was spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Friends will be received from 10am to noon, Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Fairview Church of the Brethren, rural Williamsburg where a funeral service will follow at noon, Pastor Alan Brumbaugh officiating. Private interment will be held at Diehl’s Crossroads Cemetery, rural Martinsburg. Arrangements by John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., Williamsburg

In memory of Ronald memorial contributions may be made to Fairview Church of the Brethren 1022 Fairview Road, Williamsburg, Pa 16693 or to the Williamsburg Public Library 511 W. Second St. Williamsburg PA 16693.