| Name |
Leathers, Jerry T |
| Birth |
11 Nov 1917 |
Mt Eagle, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States  |
| Gender |
Male |
| Cemetery |
Schencks Cemetery, Howard Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Schencks Cemetery |
Address:
Schencks Cemetery |
| Death |
4 Nov 2015 |
Danville, Montour County, Pennsylvania, United States |
Address:
Geisinger Medical Center |
| Obituary |
8 Nov 2015 |
State College, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Centre Daily Times |
- Jerry T Leathers, 97 of Howard, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at Geisinger Medical Center. He was born in Mt. Eagle on November 11, 1917, a son of the late Justice "Jack" & Cora Dietz Leathers. On February 23, 1946 he married Pauline Francis Eaton, she preceded him in death.
He was a graduate of the Howard High Class of 1935.
Jerry retired from Cerro Brass after many years of service. He was a Methodist. He proudly served his country as a Coxswain in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Medusa during the 2nd World War serving in the Pacific Theatre.
He was a life member of both the Howard VFW and the Beech Creek American Legion. He enjoyed hunting.
Jerry is survived by three daughters; Sandra L. Rhoades of Howard, Paula L. (Dave) McDanel of Fombell, and Natalie J. Nodianos of Irvine, Ca., one son; Jerry T (Francene) Leathers of Camphill, seven grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister; Alice Heverly, and two brothers; Joseph & Ralph Leathers.
Private services at the convenience of the family with the Rev. Stephen Hicks officiating. Burial will be at the Schencks Cemetery, Howard with military honors.
Memorial contributions may be made at the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758518, Topeka, KS. 66675-8518 Attn: Advance Guard.
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| Reference Number |
8160 |
| _FSFTID |
GDTD-X75 |
| _UID |
BB28A1D84AAD4B0E9844D4DDE78A1EE1A95D |
| Burial |
Howard Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States |
Address:
Schencks Cemetery |
| Oldest Known Ancestors |
Paternal Line: Frederick Leathers, b. 1691, Germany d. 1749, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States Maternal Line: Alice Johanna Corman, b. 12 Apr 1854, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States d. 13 Mar 1924, Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Person ID |
I8160 |
Family Tree |
| Last Modified |
28 Oct 2024 |
Our Family History
1917 - 2015 (97 years)
