Donna Gehringer Obituary
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Born in Valley Forge, she was the daughter of the late Leroy C. Leiby and Arlene A. (Werley) Leiby. Donna was a 1974 graduate of Tulpehocken High School and also graduated from Lehigh Community College with a degree in occupational therapy.
She worked as a nurse's aide at Berks Heim. While in high school, Donna was a member of the marching band and chorus; the library and L.I.F.E. clubs; and a member of the tennis team. In her younger years, she was a member of Bern Lutheran Church, singing in the choir. She was also in the Brownies, Girl Scouts, and 4-H. She played the piano and clarinet and was an avid reader. Donna enjoyed riding motorcycle and attending the Club rides.
Donna is survived by her siblings: Kim K. Leiby-Smith, Gastonia, North Carolina; and Lynn L. Leiby, husband of Casie, Texas; half-brother: Jeffrey Leiby; three nephews: Tyler Smith, husband of Marissa; Ryan Leiby and Matthew Leiby; one niece: Sarah Leiby; and a great-niece: Giuliana Smith.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 10:30 am from Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., 223 Peach Street, Leesport. Burial will follow in Fairview (Belleman's) Cemetery, Centre Twp. A visitation with the family will be held in the funeral
home Wednesday 10:00 to 10:30 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., 223 Peach Street, Leesport, PA 19533 to assist the family with final expenses.
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