Gertrude Ann Leathers

Gertrude Ann Leathers

Gertrude Ann Leathers, 89, of Salona, Pa., passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026, at Haven Place in Lock Haven, Pa.

Born on March 27, 1937, in Altoona, Pa., she was the beloved daughter of John and Elizabeth Lynch.

She graduated from Immaculate Conception High School in Lock Haven in 1955.

Gertrude devoted her career to public service, working at the Clinton County Communications Center, where she served as a Quality Assurance Supervisor. She retired in 1996 after many years of dedicated service.

In her retirement she enjoyed crafting and crocheting. She was an active member of the Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church and the Prayer Shawl Ministry.

On Jan. 5, 1956, she married the love of her life, Robert E. Leathers. They were blessed with three children, Gayle M. Barton, Patricia A. Bartholomew and Robert E. Leathers, Jr., all of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her grandson, Matthew P. Miller, and a great-granddaughter, Rhiannon A. Litz.

Gertrude is survived by her grandchildren, Angelique E. Hand, Larry D. Geraty, Jr., Sean L. Geraty, Destini R. Tressler, Frank P. Miller, Robert E. Leathers, III and Jessica L. Grubbs-Leathers. She is also survived by her many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Gertrude will be held on Friday, June 19, 2026, at 11 a.m., in the Gedon Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, LLC, 320 Main St., Mill Hall, with Pastor Susan Champion officiating. Interment will take place at Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Family and friends will be received in the funeral home one hour prior to services.

Arrangements are under the direction of Gedon Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, LLC, 320 Main St., Mill Hall, Pa.

Thoughts and memories can be made at the Gedon Funeral Homes Facebook page or www.GedonFuneralHomes.com