Leah Foreman Obituary
Leah W. Foreman, 91, of Mechanicsburg, died Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at her home.
Born in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late Glenn and Rose (Crull) Witmer and the wife of 64 years to Richard D. Foreman, Sr., who passed away in 2017.
Leah graduated from Boiling Springs High School, class of 1952.
She, like her husband, Richard, worked hard on the family farm. When not working, Leah enjoyed gardening, baking and quilting.
Leah was a woman of great Christian faith who dearly loved her family, friends and neighbors, leading an exemplary life.
Survivors include her sons: Randy Foreman (Sandy), Scott Foreman (Robyn) and Stephen Foreman (Lauryn) and daughter-in-law: Lisa. She was also extremely blessed by grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren and also by her nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband and parents, Leah was preceded in death by her son: Richard D. Foreman, Jr. and her six brothers: Rodney, Henry, Richard, Donald, Max and Glenn, Jr.
Services and interment will be held at the convenience of the family.
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