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Maryanne Leauby, 61

Maryanne (McGlynn) Leauby, 61, of Mountville, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2010 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Philadelphia to Mary (Gavaghan) McGlynn of Dresher, PA and the late Lawrence McGlynn.

Maryanne is survived by her husband, Gary C. Leauby, Sr., of Mountville. They celebrated 43 years of marriage in October.

Maryanne most recently was a nurse for the Susquehanna Family Health Center in Marietta and prior to that she was a nurse for nine years at LGH in the Medical Surgical Department on 7 North. Previous to her nursing career, Maryanne owned and operated Food Services at the PA Renaissance Faire, Downstairs at Liberty at Liberty Place, and held various restaurant management positions.

Maryanne was very proud of her Irish heritage, and enjoyed visiting Ireland on vacations.

Maryanne was a member at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church where she was a Eucharistic Minister, taught religious studies, and volunteered for her church for numerous activities.

She was a volunteer for the following organizations, Hospice of Lancaster County, Lancaster Help Line, and the March of Dimes.

Maryanne loved the game of golf. She was a member of Conestoga Country Club and the Women’s Central Pennsylvania Golf Association (WCPGA). She enjoyed hosting tailgate parties at Penn State football games and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Surviving in addition to her husband, Gary, are two sons, Gary, Jr., of Richmond, VA, Brian A., husband of Cathy of Elkridge, MD, two daughters, Jennifer A. wife of John Heredia, of Towson, MD, Kimberly A., wife of Frank Barbarino, of Parkton, MD, six grandchildren, Mia, Olivia, and Alex Barbarino, Mary Fleming, Kari and London Heredia, two brothers, Lawrence McGlynn, of Dresher, PA, Mark McGlynn, husband of Eva, of Cranford, NJ, two sisters, Nancy Myers, wife of Steven, of Horsham, PA, Clare Forlenza, wife of Philip, of Wall Township, NJ and many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, December 10, 2010 at 11am from St. Leo the Great Catholic Church 2427 Marietta Ave. Lancaster, PA 17601 with The Rev. Peter I. Hahn as Celebrant. Viewings will be held Thursday from 6-9pm at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 3110 Lititz Pk. Lititz, PA 17543 and again at the church on Friday from 10-11am. Final farewell and commendation will be in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Maryanne’s memory to Hospice of Lancaster County PO Box 4125 Lancaster, PA 17604. To send the family an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory. 717-560-5100.

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October 10, 2013

miss u ‘camp’ aunt mare

Dear Gary and family,
Maryanne will always have a special place in my heart. I have wonderful memories of working with her at our many TCBY locations across central PA. One great memory I have is when she and I went to Little Rock, AR to attend "Yogurt University". We laughed the entire time, as we were in "school" to learn how to make frozen yogurt. She made any and every situation easier to handle, with her sweet and funny personality. She was a great example to me of a Godly wife and mother. As a young unmarried woman at the time, I so admired her love and commitment to you, her husband and children.  Thank you for sharing her with me through those years. As we spend many nights together at the shop, she could have been with all of you but her commitment to the job at hand was remarkable. You can be so proud of her and her accomplishments through the years. She was a remarkable woman. My prayer for you is that you can somehow find peace through this time.
Love and prayers,
Boni Ober (Fisher, as you would remember)

Dear Nancy and family
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your sister. "You have loved her in fifty different ways. Now you’ll love her in just 49"

Betty Weber

Dear Gary,

With regrets I cannot attend Friday. I look back on all the fond memories, especially the early years with your DJing and Mare’s tireless activities with MacDonalds and Renaissance Fair. Also enjoyed spending good times in Myrtle Beach with both our families. She will be missed so much by us all but, thankfully, will no longer suffer. My condolences to you all.

Ken Johnsen

I feel so grateful to have had the honor of meeting your family at Jenn and Jon’s wedding this summer.  I will always cherish the vision of Jenn’s mom at the reception joyfully dancing with abandonment, surrounded by all her grandchildren.  It was a wonderful celebration of life; something at which Maryanne appears to have excelled. 
The entire Leauby family will continue to be lifted up in prayer.  May you be enveloped by love of family and friends, especially today, and rejoice that God blessed you all with such a loving, remarkable woman.

Kristina (Kris) Braud
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

We are so sorry to hear of your loss and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.  Kim and Frank, if there is anything we can do to help with the kids, please let us know!   

The Cabral Family

Dear Gary, 
Please accept our deepest sympathy.  Maryanne was such a lovely person.  I played golf with her when she was in the 9 Hole group.  We were together in a cart on 9/11.  I will never forget how she supported me.  Our son works for American Airlines–while we were playing, Robert came flying over the course to tell me our son was fine.  I almost had a heart attack when I saw him (thinking it was tragic news for me) & Maryanne was wonderful support.  I will keep all of you in my prayers. 
Fondly,
Bob & Mary Anne Aichele

Dear Gary,
May God bless you and your family in this most difficult time. I will always remember how welcomed Maryanne made Everyone feel before,during, and after Penn State football games. More than that though how she made it a point to make sure my boys and I had a great experience the very first tailgate we attended at State College.

Blessings,
Paul B. Jones.

Dear Gary and Family,
So very sorry for your loss.  Maryanne is a special person and will always be in our hearts. There may be little we can say or do, but our thoughts and prayers are with you.  May God give you a peace that surpasses understanding in this most difficult time.

Stan & Liz Snyder

Bob and I are so sorry to read about Maryanne.  We have so many memories of Maryanne through the years from when the kids were young to having fun with Ann Marie and Bill and the gang from St. Leo’s.  We want to offer you our
condolences and will pray for her and your family at this sorrowful time.

Love,
Pat and Bob Pawling

To Maryannes’family,  My wife and I had the pleasure of getting to know Maryanne years ago,thanks to my brother-in-law and his wife. We all worked together at her stands at the renasaince faire and always had a great time! We will remember Mariannes’ wonderful smile,upbeat personality and her kind friendship. She always seemed to be on the go,embarking on a new horizon! It was not long ago we saw her in the newspaper being recognized for her nursing accomplishments. We thought then,"Maryanne is still out there going strong!"We are sure that she will be missed by many and our thoughts and prayers go out to all for peace and comfort in the time ahead. God Bless all.
                                    

Sincerely,
Chris and Jody Hall

P.S. "Hello" to Gary Jr. "Hows it going out there buddy?" Chris

Gary Jr and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.May the memories of your mom get you thru these hard times.All of us here at St Mary’s send you our love.

Dear Leauby Family,
  Maryanne was a woman with such strength and determination.  Her joyful spirit was seen when she would enter a room.  I am grateful that I was able to get to know her through church and her being friends with my mom.  I know that her friendship meant a lot to my mom.  Maryanne would always take the time to say hello and ask how things were going with me.  I will always remember how when Maryanne would see me, she would say, "Hey Sarah the Baby" which is what she always heard my dad calling me.  This was a term of endearment that she used for me, which was special.  May God embrace your family as you grieve the loss of a great woman.  Know that your family is in my prayers during this time.

Love,
Sarah

~You have lost your Daughter, Wife, Mother, Nana, and Aunt and I have lost my best friend. Someone who always kept life exciting and was ready to help in a heart beat! As I listened to her phone messages today I realized how much I will miss her!                                   

Judy Palmer~

I am so sorry to hear of your loss.  I am so sorry that I cannot be there in person to extend my sympathy to each of you.  Maryanne was a beautiful person, and I am so lucky to have known her and been considered one of her friends.  I will always cherish the good times we had in Frankfort and remember with fondness the time spent together this past summer at Jennifer’s wedding.  May it comfort you to know that I share your loss at this time and my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.  My sincerest sympathy to all of you.

Love always,
Pat Ferrey

To the family ~

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I used to live next door to her and Gary before Lisa moved in, and Maryanne always would talk to the kids and myself … always had a smile on her face! I loved her love for Penn State. Keeping you and your family in my prayers ~

Nickie Fasnacht

Gary and all of Maryanne’s family,

I am so…very sorry. Maryanne was a blessing to my sister, Judy Palmer, for many years. Friendships like the one they had are rare and she will be missed. You all are in my prayers.

God Bless,
Donna Van de Bogart, Cortland, NY

Dear Gary & Family:

I had no idea Maryanne was even sick.  My heart goes out to you and the children.
Please know we will pray for you all.  My only regret is we did not keep in touch and I knew about this.  We will see you at the viewing.  God is great even though we don’t always understand his ways.  I am sure Maryanne is giving him a time of it.

Sherry & Larry Griest

All, 
I can remember our first meeting at a gathering of newcomers to St. Leo’s parish as we became Lancastrians around the same time. We both had twins and our children’s paths would cross at Hempfield and St. Leo’s. I was priviledged to serve both Gary, Jr. and Brian as youth Minister and send special condolences to each of you. MaryAnne and I would often see each other after teaching "CCD/PSR…" we bridged both (as we’d been at it a while)! MaryAnne would walk her student out and stay with close by because of their special needs. I have the clearest picture of them beaming up at her with such a look of love! MaryAnne knew how to laugh and how to grab life by the tail!!  I loved hearing about the many ways she reinvented herself! She was always becoming…exciting, interesting and so alive! Her sparking eyes and easy smile lit every encounter. I also admired her deep friendship with my former colleague Judy Palmer. It was such fun to see them together. The love and joy they shared was almost palpable. There are many who will share your loss. Thank you for sharing MaryAnne with all of us! I will pray that this time will be as gentle with each of you as possible.

Joy Smith Linton

I am so so sorry. She was a huge part of my Mother’s life and an inspiration to me, hearing all that she was always doing. Volunteering for hospice, getting her Nursing degree, working at the hospital… So many positive achievements through the years. I was always in awe of how much energy she had. She did all this while keeping her family first and allowing herself to keep up with her hobbies and interests. She really had a full life and was amazing at balancing it all. Although she had a busy life she called my Mom often and included her in their family functions on many occasions which I know she enjoyed very much. My Mom was almost part of the family and it is going to be very difficult to lose such a vibrant best friend. I have been thinking of your family often and I have no doubt you will all remain very close and always keep her memory alive. You were very lucky to have her as a role model and to have her in your lives for the time that you did.

Kimberly Palmer

"God Bless You in your time left here" Kipp Palmer

I’m very, very sad to learn that Maryanne passed away – she was a great friend who I worked with years ago at Wendys. My condolences to Gary, kids, family and friends for your loss. Rest in peace Maryanne.

Richard Boas

Dear Gary,

We send you our deepest sympathy on Maryanne’s passing.  We hope you can find some small comfort in all your good memories and in the thought of all the happy years you shared together.  Please convey our heartfelt sympathies to your children and grandchildren as well.  Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time.

Phil and Jan Traeger

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