Shirlee Leithauser Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Shirlee Leithauser of Frederick, Maryland, who passed away on July 22, 2025, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Lewis Joseph Leithauser; her parents, William H. Smitzel and Mary Emily Smitzel (Meade); and her grandson Jacob Leithauser. She is survived by: her children, Nancy Dukes (William) of Charles Town, WV and Jeffrey Leithauser (Cecelia) of Port Charlotte, FL; her grandchildren, Michael, Gillian, Kaitlin, Andrew, Kylie and Derek; and her sister Peggy Mahoney of Baltimore. She is also survived by 14 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 31st 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Stauffer Funeral Home (1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD 21702). A celebration of life will be held on Friday, August 1st 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location.
Memorial donations may be made to your favorite charity. Expressions of sympathy may be offered to the family at StaufferFuneralHome.com.
