Leah M. Hollenbach

Leah M. Hollenbach obituary

Leah M. Hollenbach

Leah Hollenbach Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home, Ltd. - Millersburg on Aug. 20, 2025.

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MILLERSBURG - Leah M. Hollenbach, age 94, of Millersburg, PA died August 19, 2025, at Stonebridge Health and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born on January 29, 1931 in Lykens, PA the daughter of the late Moses and Minnie (Deibert) Kessler in Hubley Township, PA.

She graduated in 1948 from Hubley Twp. High School and after that worked in shirt and shoe factories while attending beauty school. After graduation she owned and operated Leah's Beauty Salon, and retired as a receptionist from Dauphin County Personnel.

She married William D. Hollenbach in January of 1951.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband William who passed in 1998, a son-in-law Wayne (Fritz) Miller, and siblings Ray and John Kessler, Mary Klinger, Eva Wiest, and Dora Mattern.

She is survived by her daughter Jane Miller of Millersburg, son William L. Hollenbach (Suzanne) of Mechanicsburg, grandchildren Amanda Miller, Nathan Hollenbach (Jayna), Joshua Hollenbach (Megan), great grandchildren Noah, Jace, Luna, and Moses Hollenbach, and many nieces and nephews.

Leah was a member of Zion Lutheran Church (Klinger's), Gratz Historical Society. She enjoyed gardening, geneaolgy, puzzles, and word games, but her most favorite had to be watching old-time movies and TV shows.

At Leah's request there will be no public formal service. Burial will be at the convenience of the family at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Erdman.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, Erdman.

Arrangements are being cared for by the staff of Minnich Funeral. We are honored to serve this family at our Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home, Ltd., Millersburg location. To sign the guestbook go to www.minnichfuneral.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home, Ltd. - Millersburg

118 South Market St, Millersburg, PA 17061

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