Gary E. Leyda Obituary
Gary E. Leyda of Franklin, Pennsylvania passed away on November 5, 2026. Gary, born on January 3, 1937, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gary E. Leyda to show support.
Gary will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Gary will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Gary’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Alfred Leyda and Florence Snyder Leyda; his wife Mabel L. Hays; and his sisters, Helen Fonzo and Connie Whalen.
He is survived by: his nieces and nephews, James J. Fonzo Jr. of Wichita, KS, Margaret R. "Peggy" Sutley of Dempseytown, Edward L. Fonzo of Franklin, Danny T. Fonzo of Utica and Sharon K. Hoover of Franklin.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, November 10th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc. (312 W Park St, Franklin, PA 16323). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, November 10th 2026 at 7:00 PM at the same location.
