Florence M. Leiby

Florence M. (Egan) Leiby, 95, passed away on October 26, 2026 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Paul H. Leiby. They shared 43 years before his passing in 1992.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Wayne and Mabel (Kintzer) Egan. Florence was an active member of Zion's Church in Windsor Castle, member of the Women’s Guild, the choir, coordinated the funeral luncheons and conducted the women’s Bible Study. She enjoyed baking and cooking, and making pot pies for the Kutztown Folk Festival. She was an active member of her community, often volunteering at the library to read to children, at the homeless shelter in Reading, as well as the Food Bank and Journey Cafe with teenagers after school. She loved traveling and taking bus trips with the Prime Timer Group. She also cherished her beloved dog, Charlie.

Growing up on the farm, Florence was a hardworking and generous person, carrying her strong faith into everyday life.

Florence’s legacy of love will be carried on by her children: Sandra Gelsinger (Richard), Kenneth Leiby (Diane) Jacob Leiby (companion of Connie Fehnel), and Patricia Sell (Timothy); her grandchildren: Beth, Brian, Melissa, David, Jennifer, Michelle, and Stephanie; and her 11 great grandchildren. She joins in Heaven, her husband, Paul; grandson, Jason Leiby; and her siblings: Leon Egan, and Ruth Mease.

The viewing will be held on Friday, October 30, 2026 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Kuhn Funeral Home, 40 S. 4th St, Hamburg, PA 19526. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m, officiated by Pastor Randy Bond, on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at Zion Church, Zion Church Rd, 770 Zion Church Rd, Hamburg, PA 19526, with burial to follow in Zion Church Cemetery. Family and friends are welcome to gather from 10 a.m. until the beginning of the service.

Kuhn Funeral Home, and Crematory is honored to serve Florence’s family. Online condolences may be expressed at kuhnfuneralhomes.com