Ruby Leitzel


Ruby Faye Leitzel, age 92, passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Mount Carmel Nursing Home Saturday March 18th, 2023.  She was born in Hegins November 28th, 1930 a daughter of the late Robert F. Fetterolf and Edna A. Keim Fetterolf as well as a sister to the late Marlin E. "Red" Fetterolf and infant brother Robert Fetterolf.  She was married to the late John A Leitzel who preceded in her death February 4th, 1995.  They were wed in Hagerstown Maryland on December 8th 1951. From then on she was a life long resident of Gratz. She graduated from Hegins Township High School class of 1948 as well as Empire beauty school.  She worked as a beautician out of her home for many years where she enjoyed serving and socializing with her many friends and members of her community. In January of 1958 she welcomed her only child, a son Robert J. Leitzel. Ruby was a member of Simeon United Lutheran Church of Gratz. While she was at home she enjoyed attending the Millersburg Centers "Peppy Class", weekly church service, various church functions, the Great Gratz Fair, as well as spending time with her grandchildren.  Those surviving include, a sister in law Jean Fetterolf, Hegins, daughter in law Cathy Leitzel, Hegins, grandson Cory V. Leitzel Camara (Nicole) of Georgia, granddaughter Nikki A. Snyder (Alexander) of Barry Twp, and two great grandchildren Solomon A. Snyder and Shiloh R. Snyder, Barry Twp, beloved nephews Robert Fetterolf (Debra), Mechanicsburg, and Kevin Fetterolf (Kelsey), Hegins, and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, many beloved aunts and uncles, two brothers, and a son.  The family would like to thank the staff at Mount Carmel Nursing Home for their love and care of Ruby over the last 4 years. She had joy, laughter, and comfort in her last few years because of the dedicated and kind staff.

Services will be held at 11am Thursday March 23, at the Buffington-Reed Funeral Home.

Friends and relatives are invited to attend a viewing from 10am until the time of service.

Ruby will be laid to rest at the Union Cemetery, Gratz.

Memorial contributions in Ruby's name can be made to her church Simeon United Lutheran Church, 173 N Center St, Gratz, PA 17030 or the Friedens UCC, 522 E Chestnut St, Hegins, PA 17938.

Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc. Valley View is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences can be left for the family at buffingtonreed.com