Robert J. Leitzel

Robert J "Bob" Leitzel, age 62, of Hegins, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at his residence with his loving wife at his side. He was born on Tuesday, January 14, 1958, in Pottsville, a son of Ruby F (Fetterolf) Leitzel of Mount Carmel and the late John A Leitzel. He was a 1975 graduate of Upper Dauphin Area High School and attended Harrisburg Area Community College and Shippensburg University. Bob was a payroll officer for New Cumberland Army Depot until his retirement. He was a member of Friedens United Church of Christ, Hegins. He was also a board member of the Gratz Fair Association and a member of the Gratz Fire Company. Bob enjoyed selling on Ebay, going to public sales, yard sales, and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife Cathy A (Morgan) Leitzel, to whom he was married for 28 years. He is also survived by a daughter, Nikki A Snyder and her husband Alex of Ashland; a son, Cory V Leitzel-Camarda and his wife Nicole of Atworth, GA; a grandson, Soloman A Snyder; a sister in law, Beth Harman and her husband Jeff of Hegins, ; a brother in law, Donald Morgan; two step sister in laws, Stacy Jenkins and her husband Steve of Templeton; and Tracy Forrest and her husband Cliff of Pittsburgh' two nephews, Jeffrey Harman and his wife Kelly of Lancaster, and Nicholas Harman and his companion Katie of Elizabethtown; two special cousins, Kevin Fetterolf and his wife Kelsey of Hegins, and Robert Fetterolf and his companion Debra of Mechanicsburg; an aunt, Jean Fetterolf of Valley View; and several nieces and nephews; and numerous cousins; his faithful companion Hazel; and his cats Kitty and Susie. Funeral services were held at the Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, on Saturday, November 21, 2020, at 2 pm with Rev. Curtis Zemencik officiating. Visitation was held from 1 pm to 2 pm on Saturday at the funeral home. Burial was made in Union Cemetery, Gratz. Memorial contributions can be made to Tri-Valley Lions Club, 535 E Main St, Hegins PA 17938 or to Tri-Valley Charities, P.O. Box 751, Valley View, PA 17983. Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.

Robert J. Leitzel

January 14, 1958 - November 17, 2020