Jack Leiby passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, October 23, 2015. Eugene Jack was born in Lancaster, Pa, the son of the late Herbert and Carrie Todd Leiby.
He ws a graduate of J. P. McCaskey High School. Jack proudly served in the US Navy on the USS Barton during the Korean Conflict.
He had an extended family at Armstrong World Industries, where he was a dedicated employee for 43 years as a carpenter, welder, foreman and instructor at the Installation School. Jack was a terrific fisherman and hunter. Besides locally, he fished the Chesapeake Bay “Flats,” Canadian Lakes, New York Rivers. He hunted in Potter County. He enjoyed golf and was a member of Conestoga Country Club. “Mr. Fix-it,” he was truly a Jack of all trades.
Jack will be sadly missed by his daughter, Cindy Lou and her husband, Wayne Rankin. He was preceded in death by his long-time companion, Sara Reinhold and brothers, Earl, Robert and James.
A celebration of life and luncheon will take place Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 1;00PM at the Gentlemans MC Sportsmen building, located at 937 Lancaster Pike New Providence, PA 17560. (272 South before Buck Hill). Military Honors by the Vet 21 Salute Honor Guard at 2PM.