Patsy A. Leiphart

Patsy A. (Ness) Leiphart, 85, passed away on March 14, 2026, just one day after celebrating her 85th birthday.

Born March 13, 1941, in Getchelville, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Robert E. Ness and Esther (Waltermyer) Ness. Patsy was the loving wife of the late Stewart "Stu" H. Leiphart.

She was a graduate of Red Lion Area High School and worked for many years as a seamstress at Danskin until her retirement.

Patsy was a devoted member of Windsor Church of God, where she was actively involved in many aspects of church life. She generously gave her time helping to clean the church, preparing Easter eggs, assisting with Vacation Bible School, and participating in the Women's Club. She especially loved baking and became affectionately known by many as the "Pie Lady."

Patsy is survived by her daughter, Dawn E. Boyer; her son, Todd A. Leiphart; her granddaughters, Michelle Shermeyer and her husband Jonathan as well as Samantha Leiphart; her great-granddaughter, Hailey Strine; and her sisters, Betty Keiser and her husband Wayne, and Cindy Lewis.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Richard Ness, Robert Ness, Doris Deisinger, Donald Ness, and Dean Ness.

A viewing will be held from 9:30 to 11:00 AM on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at the Austin H. Eberly Funeral Home, Inc., 104 W. Main St., Dallastown, PA 17313. A funeral service to celebrate Patsy's life will follow the viewing and will begin at 11:00 AM, with burial to follow in Susquehanna Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org