Born in Tilden Twp., she was the daughter of the late Mahlon R. and Verna V. (Yeager) Leiby.
She was a devoted homemaker. She was a member of St. Michael's Church, Tilden Twp., member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Blue Mountain Chapter, Central Berks Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary and former member of Hamburg Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary.
Jean is survived by sons, Dale L., husband of Theresa G. (Gambler) Grim, Kutztown; Chris A. Grim, Reading; daughter, Cindy K. (Grim), wife of David H. Stump, Fleetwood; grandchildren: David, husband of Tina, Dustin, husband of Andrea, Donna, wife of Trent, Ashley and Rachel; great-grandchildren: Madelyn, Nathan, Taylor, Mitchell, Matthew and Benjamin.
She was predeceased by brothers, Ray Leiby and Charles Leiby; sister, Mary Kistler; stepbrother, Mark Leiby; stepsister, Florence Clouser.
Funeral Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Schantz Funeral Home P.C., Emmaus, is handling arrangements.
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