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Shirley Leinbach

November 14, 1932 — July 2, 2025

Kutztown, PA

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Shirley M. (Arndt) Leinbach, 92, formerly of Kutztown, died peacefully, Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in the Buehrle Center, on the campus of The Lutheran Home at Topton, Longswamp Township. She was the widow of Jay S. Leinbach, who died August 2, 2013. Born in Maxatawny Township, Shirley was a daughter of the late James A. and Rachael C. (Mengel) Arndt. She was a member of Saint Paul's United Church of Christ, Kutztown, where she was a member of its women's guild, Christmas mice workshop, and served as its financial secretary for 25 years.

Shirley enjoyed sewing and spending time with her family. She was a dedicated member of the former Kutztown Lioness Club, Kutztown, for many years.

Shirley is survived by her son, Steven J., husband of Sherry B. (Jenne) Leinbach, Mertztown; grandsons: David J. Leinbach, husband of Samantha P. Rosado, Fort Collins, CO; and Brandon L. Leinbach, Mountville, Lancaster County. In addition to her parents and husband, Jay, Shirley was predeceased by a son, Keith J. Leinbach, who died July 19, 2023.

A Memorial Service to honor and celebrate Shirley's life will be held on Friday, July 11, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. in Saint Paul's United Church of Christ, 47 South Whiteoak Street, Kutztown, with The Reverend Sara Hertzog, officiating. Inurnment in Hope Cemetery, Kutztown. Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m in the church.

The family requests contributions be considered in Shirley's memory to Saint Paul's United Church of Christ, 47 S. Whiteoak St., Kutztown, PA 19530.

Ludwick Funeral Homes and Cremation Care, Inc., Kutztown, is in charge of arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared be visiting Shirley's obituary tribute page at www.Ludwickfh.com.

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Service Schedule

Upcoming Services

Visitation

Friday, July 11, 2025

9:30 - 10:30 am (Eastern time)

St. Paul's United Church of Christ

47 South Whiteoak Street, Kutztown, PA 19530

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Memorial Service

Friday, July 11, 2025

10:30 - 11:30 am (Eastern time)

St. Paul's United Church of Christ

47 South Whiteoak Street, Kutztown, PA 19530

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Inurnment

Friday, July 11, 2025

11:45am - 12:15 pm (Eastern time)

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