Linda L. (Athey) Leitgeb, 61, died April 10, 2016 in Allentown, PA after an extended battle with cancer. Born in Kingsville, TX she was the daughter of Jean M. Athey, of Lancaster, PA and the late Dr. Louis L. Athey. Upon graduation from J.P. McCaskey High School in Lancaster, Linda attended Shippensburg University where she earned a degree in Social Work. In 1991 she completed a Master's degree at Temple University, eventually advancing to become a licensed clinical social worker. After college graduation, Linda was employed by Family & Children's Services as an adoption/foster care caseworker for five years. In 1981, she moved to Allentown where she pursued a career as a LCSW with Carbon-Lehigh Intermediate Unit 21. In her most recent position, Linda served as a case manager providing services to autistic children and youth in Allentown and surrounding school districts. She retired in 2014. Linda enjoyed many interests, foremost of which was antiques and flea markets. She was a stand holder at Green Dragon Farmers Market where she enjoyed the friendship of other stand holders and customers as well as the atmosphere of a traditional Lancaster County outdoor market. She cultivated many close friendships in Allentown and spent vacations with friends in Cape May, NJ and traveling to Florida and various spots along the East Coast. Linda also very much adored spending time with Brody and Addison, the children of her stepdaughter, Candace Leitgeb and partner, Mark Snyder. In addition to her mother, Linda is survived by her son, Ryan James Leitgeb and stepdaughter, Candace Leitgeb, both of Allentown. She is also survived by her three siblings: Jan, Bruce and Eric Athey husband of Laura, all of Lancaster. Funeral services will be held at 11AM, Saturday, April 16, 2016, at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King St., Lancaster, PA 17602. Friends will be received from 10AM-11AM. Interment will follow at Conestoga Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society of the Lehigh Valley, 3893 Adler Place, Suite 170, Bethlehem, PA 18017.