Obituary of Rita Genevieve Leahey

LEAHEY Rita Genevieve, 92, Lilly, passed away peacefully July 14, 2015, at Maple Winds Care Center. Born May 7, 1923, in Lilly, daughter of the late Robert T. and Mary A. (McNally) Moreland. She married Norbert J. Leahey Sr. on July 21, 1951, at St. Brigid s Church, Lilly, and he preceded her in death on March 17, 1984. Survived by her loving daughters, Patricia, wife of Edward Grove; Diane, wife of Duane Misiura Sr.; and Mary, wife of James Kozak, all of Lilly; grandchildren, Tracey (Brian) Park, Harrisburg; Edward (Shannon Hale) Grove Jr., Cresson; Shawn (Bernadette Marra) Grove, Dysart; Christine (Vincent) Capone, Hollidaysburg; Duane (Jennifer Koehle) Misiura Jr., Duncansville; and Melissa Misiura, Cresson; and great-grandchildren, Madison and Zachary Grove, Brady Park, Sage and Jude Capone, Damon and Kaley Misiura and Sierra Misiura. Also survived by sisters-in-law, Anita Miller, Maryland; and Shirley Brown, York; and many loving and caring nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her son, Norbert J. Leahey Jr.; and siblings, Robert, Alberta Leap, William, Agnes McIntosh, Florence McCarthy, John, Colleta Wallace, Thomas, Chester, Dorothy Devett and Quentin Brown. Rita was a 1941 graduate of Lilly High School. Member of Our Lady of the Alleghenies, where she was a CCD teacher and kitchen woman for many years. She also worked on the election board and volunteered for the American Red Cross for many years. She was a devoted wife, mom, gram, great-grammy and loved being with her family. Her family is greatly appreciative of the wonderful care mom received while at Maple Winds Care Center. Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Charles M. Kennedy Funeral Home, Cresson, where vigil service will be held. Funeral Mass will be held 11 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of the Alleghenies Catholic Church, Lilly, the Rev. Monsignor John R. Sasway, VF, celebrant. Interment, St. Brigid s Cemetery, Lilly. In lieu of flowers, donations in Rita s memory may be made to Our Lady of the Alleghenies Parish, Lilly.