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Gladys E. Leighty, 75

Gladys E. Leighty, 75, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2012 at Lancaster General Hospital.

She was the wife of the late Willard D. Leighty, who passed away in 2006. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mildred R. Kahler Koerkle.

Gladys had worked as a switchboard operator for JC Penney for 20 years. She had also worked as the manager for Singleton Shoe Store and for the former Doutrich’s Clothing Store.

She had been a member of the Order of The Eastern Star Robert Fulton Chapter 446.

Gladys is survived by her daughter Lorraine married to William Brown, Jr of Lancaster and her 3 sons: Jason M.  of Lancaster, Rusty J. of Lancaster, and Bill Leighty of Brownstown, PA; and her 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Jean A. Myers of Ft. Myers, FL. To send an online condolence, please visit: SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 393-9661

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We were deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your mother. We are very thankful we had the chance to get to know Gladys over the years we have been neighbors. She was a very special woman.  We hope that your memories of your mother will bring you to a place of peace in your hearts. Our thoughts; prayers and deepest sympathy are with you during this difficult time.

Gail and Bob Andrew

I was so sorry to read of your mothers passing.  We worked together at JCP.  We were both receptionist and switchboard operator’s. I have many fond memories working with her.  You’re all in my thoughts and prayers. 
Sincerely,
Sylvia A. Miller

We worked at JCPenneys together. She played match maker with what was to be my future wife (Jennifer Postance). We have been married 18 years now. Thanks Gladys!! She had a great sense of humor. She will be missed. Sorry for your loss.

Brian & Jennifer Repine

I was so sorry to hear about Gladys! My husband & I both worked with her at JCPenney, and she was actually the "match maker" that got us together. We had a lot of fun at work and going out dancing with other coworkers. When I think of her, I will remember the "dance lines" we made and dancing down the middle to "Born to Be Alive" and other fun songs. Gladys was also in charge of the guest book at our wedding. Thank you, Gladys, for helping me start what is now my 18th year of marriage. I enjoyed knowing and hanging out with you.
Love from Jenn Repine

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