James M. Leitzel Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James M. Leitzel of Lykens, Pennsylvania, born in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, who passed away on October 29, 2024, at the age of 77, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James M. Leitzel to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Kermit Leitzel and Minnie Elizabeth Hand Leitzel; his siblings, Elwood Leitzel, Carol Leitzel and Doreen Snyder; his nephew Vincent Snyder; his niece Noreen Bousman; and his stepgrandsons, Josiah and Elijah Whalen.
He is survived by: his wife Michelle Shadle Leitzel; his daughter Jane Hoffman; his stepchildren, Danielle Lebo Miller and Matthew Lebo; and his brothers, Donald Leitzel, Gary Leitzel Berrysburg, Craig Leitzel and Dave Leitzel. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.