Diane L. Leonhardt

Diane L. Leonhardt obituary, Spring Grove, PA

Diane L. Leonhardt

Diane Leonhardt Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Murphy-Beck Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc. - McSherrystown on Dec. 10, 2025.
Diane L. (Walter) Leonhardt, age 81, of Hanover, passed away at SpiriTrust Lutheran – the Village at Gettysburg on December 7, 2025. She was the loving wife of the late Helmut B. Leonhardt who passed away on November 7, 2013; together they shared 42 years of marriage.
Diane was born in Hanover, PA on August 14, 1944 and was the daughter of the late Herbert and Eleanor Walter.
Diane is survived by her daughter Denise Senft and husband Timothy; her grandson Todd Senft and wife Kaitlyn; her brother Herbert Walter; her nieces Donna May and Kathy Sneeringer; her nephew Herb Walter; as well as numerous other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister Beverly Bowers.
A Funeral Service in celebration of Diane's life will be held on Monday, December 15, 2025 at 2:00PM at Murphy-Beck Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc., 501 Ridge Ave., McSherrystown, PA 17344 with Pastor Kevin Merritt officiating. Following the service, she will be laid to rest next to her husband at Rest Haven Cemetery in Hanover. A viewing will be held on Monday from 1:00PM – 2:00PM prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Diane's memory may be made to the York County SPCA, 3159 N. Susquehanna Trail, York, PA 17406.
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December 15, 2025

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Bradley Hoff

December 15, 2025

Aunt Diane will be missed by anyone who knew her. We always loved visiting her and Uncle Helmut and especially after his passing. Saying Aunt Diane loved Elvis is an understatement. I'm sure the first thing she did when she got Heaven, she walked where he was if he wasn't there in line to meet her with the rest of our family. Im laughing yet I'm crying because I will miss her very much. She loved all of us so much and we a loved her wit and humor.

Sharon Smith

December 12, 2025

Dear Denny, Tim and Todd,
Tony and I were so sorry to learn of Diane´s passing. We have so many fond memories of time spent at ice cream night and visits at our home and their place. We will not be able to attend the memorial service due to prior commitments, but you all will be in our thoughts and prayers in the days ahead. God bless all! With sympathy, Tony and Sharon

Sharon Smith

December 12, 2025

Dear Denny, Tim and Todd,
So sorry to learn of Diane´s passing. Tony and I have so many happy memories spent with Diane and Helmunt at our ice cream night and just visits at our home or their place. We won´t be able to attend the service due to prior commitment, but you all will be in our thoughs and prayers in the days ahead. God bless! Tony and Sharon

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