Deljean M. "Ribkee" Saylor

Deljean M. "Ribkee" Saylor obituary, Harleysville, PA

Deljean M. "Ribkee" Saylor

Deljean Saylor Obituary

Visit the Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc. - Hamburg website to view the full obituary.
Deljean J. Saylor, 79, of Harleysville, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026 in Jefferson Abington Hospital, Abington. She was the wife of the late Stanford R. Saylor died February 21, 2025.

Born in Pottsville, she was the daughter of Sara (Bickleman) Frank, Schuylkill Haven, and the late Martin Ribkee. She was a member of Faith Bible Baptist Church, Hamburg. Deljean worked as a church secretary at Faith Bible Baptist Church for many years; and also had worked at Reading Blue Mountain and Northern Railroad. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting to support other people and organizations, and bird watching. She loved her church, and people around her!

She is survived by two daughters: Lori A. (Saylor) Samuelian, wife of Paul J., Lansdale, and Amy S. (Saylor) Doerr, wife of Stephen M., Harleysville; and four grandchildren: Ryan, Daniel, Jacob, and Christopher. She is also survived by her brothers and sisters in law. She was predeceased by a son: Richard A. Saylor, husband of Carrie Saylor.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to: Special Olympics of Pennsylvania, Greater Lehigh Valley Pocono Region, Attn: Donations, 2158 Avenue C; Suite 201, Bethlehem, PA 18017, please include a note: In memory of Deljean Saylor- for "Berks Angels."

Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., Hamburg is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com

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Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc. - Hamburg

65 S. 4th Street, Hamburg, PA 19526

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