Obituaries
Ronald Jay Leib, 92
February 06, 2021
Ronald Jay Leib, U.S. Navy Veteran, died peacefully Saturday February 6, 2021 at UPMC Lititz. He was 92 years old.
Born in East Berlin, PA, Ronald was the son of the late Lester J. and Naomi (Brown) Leib. Ron was the husband to his loving wife, Jeanne E. (Wagner) Leib for 70 years. He moved from East Berlin to Hanover and attended Hanover public schools for 7 ½ years where he met his future wife. Then he moved to West York and graduated in 1946. He played basketball and was captain for the team that were York county champions in 1946 and was voted MVP by his fellow team members for that year.
After graduating from high school, he immediately enlisted in the U.S. Navy for two years. After boot camp, he spent the next 21 months aboard the Destroyer U.S.S. Compton (DD-705) with months of duty in the Mediterranean Sea and balance patrolling along the East Coast and Caribbean Sea. He was honorably discharged as a petty officer 3rd class Electronic Technician while serving abroad the Commodore’s flagship for five other destroyers.
After his honorable discharge from the Navy, he graduated from York Junior College, married Jeanne Wagner of Hanover, PA in 1950 and graduated from Gettysburg College in 1952 with a B.S. degree in chemistry and mathematics.
Following graduation from Gettysburg College, he worked nine months at Sylvania Electric Co., in Towanda, PA, and then moved to Lancaster where he worked 32 years at the Research and Development Center, Armstrong World Industries. He was granted four U.S. patents and retired as a Senior Research Scientist with sales assistance experience to sell products that met automotive, building panel products, and carpet industrial requirements. Ronald retired in 1985.
Ronald was very successful and skillful at his calling as a scientist. In his spare time, he enjoyed gardening, traveling across the country in his RV, and spending time with his family. The time spent with his grandchildren was cherished dearly. He will forever be regarded as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to many.
In addition to his loving wife, Ronald is survived by a son: Brian Leib husband of Kimberly; a daughter: Susan O’Neil wife of Craig; five grandchildren: Alyssa Kambic wife of Adam, Ashley Huber wife of Shayne, David Gallagher husband of Laura, Kaitlyn Pagano wife of Logan, and Matthew O’Neil; and two great-grandchildren: Dawson M. Huber and Aliyah M. Pagano. His memory will be treasured by several cousins as well.
Services for Ronald are being held privately and at the convenience of the family at Highland Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dr. Ann Osborne officiating. Interment will occur at East Berlin Union Cemetery.
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Condolences to the Family
February 24, 2021
So sorry that Ron passed away. He was a great friend to Joan and Dan Randall. Joan sends her love to Jeanne.
Joan Randall (sent from her daughter)
February 17, 2021
I worked with Ron on several projects at Armstrong Research & Development. He was both helpful and sociable. Often we exchanged stories, he liked to hear about my experiences with the two horses that I was training. I lost contact with most of my Armstrong co-workers when I left there in 1989, but I remember Ron.
Jeanne Mitman
February 14, 2021
We would like to extend our sincerest condolences to Jean & The Leib family in the passing of Ron Leib. He was a generous, caring person and we feel very blessed to have known him as neighbors on W. Roseville Rd. For many years. May he forever Rest In Peace. Sending Love & Prayers, The Marley Family
February 14, 2021
Thinking of your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kelly and David Kurtz
February 14, 2021
I want to wish Jeanne,my deepest sympathy! I always enjoyed our weekly visits at my salon! Ron sure was a very warm and friendly man!May the warm memories comfort you! Judy Morrison
February 12, 2021
Dear Jeanne, Brian, and Susan, and your extended families.
Our thoughts and parayers are with each and every one of you during this difficult time. We hope all those warm and many happy memories together do much to give you peace and acceptance.
We had the gift of Ron and Jeanne’s friendship over many years and rejoice over the good times (and meals) we enjoyed together.
Blessings to you all. Ron and Pat Tweed
February 12, 2021
Please accept my sincere condolences Jeanne Sue and Brian. I just learned of this and thinking of your family brought up some fond childhood memories. God Bless.
John Spinicchia
February 11, 2021
With sincerest condolences to Jeanne, Susan, and Brian and their families. We shared many good times together with the Leibs in years past and the memories linger on. May God grant you peace and comfort.
Jane and Reg Pattey