Ada W. Leaman, 102, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at Landis Homes Retirement Community. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late George and Amelia Leaman. Ada was a retired elementary school teacher for the School District of Lancaster, teaching for over 40 years, primarily at the Buchanan Elementary School. She was a lifelong member of East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church, being baptized in 1925, and was a long time Sunday School teacher. Always having a warm smile, Ada was known for being a very outgoing and genial person. She loved to read, especially the Bible, and was known for her great baking, in particular, her cookies. She is survived by her sister, Irene M. Leaman, who also resides at Landis Homes and her 5 nephews. She was preceded in death by her siblings: Lester, George, Anna, Samuel, John, Myrtle and Mary Leaman Myers, and by a nephew. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Ada's Memorial Service on Thursday, October 30, 2014 at 9AM from the EAST Bethany Chapel at Landis Homes Retirement Community, 1001 E. Oregon Rd., Lititz, PA 17543. Interment will be in Mellingers Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in her memory to the East Chestnut Mennonite Church, 432-434 E. Chestnut St., Lancaster, PA 17602 or to the Landis Homes Caring Fund at the address above.