Obituaries

John H. Leaman, 80

April 24, 2021

John H. Leaman, 80, of Lancaster, entered into the arms of his savior on Saturday April 24th, 2021 with his family by his side. He was born in Leola, PA. John was one of seven sons and two daughters born to the late Daniel Wenger and Ethel R. (Metzler) Leaman. He was the best friend and loving husband to Linda (Landis) Leaman. They recently celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary on April 4th. He will be greatly missed by his wife, family, and many friends.

John was instrumental in the start-up of Victory Church in Lancaster. He was employed by the former Trojan Yacht Co. for 33 years. He also proudly served in the US Navy on board the USS Capricornus for 4 years, which was amongst numerous other ships, deployed to Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962.

Surviving in addition to his wife, Linda, are his 2 sons: Ron husband of Michele (Montgomery) Heckel of Altoona, John Lee husband Danielle (Doyle) Leaman, Lancaster and his daughter: Toni (Heckel), widow of John Boos of Quarryville. John was Pop-Pop to 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Also surviving him are 6 brothers: Carl husband of Lynda (Ebersole), Daytona Beach, Fla., Glenn husband to Jane (Sauder), Lancaster PA, Gerald husband to Sharon (Hostetter), New Holland, J. Kenneth husband to Sharon (Cain), Robert husband to Carol (Smoker) and Daniel husband to Naomi (Dutcher), all living in Naples, Florida. In addition to his parents, he was pre-deceased by a son-in-law: John Boos; a grandson: Alex Boos; and 2 sisters: Marian R. Horst, of Lancaster and Carol Jean, of Leola.

Family and friends will be received Saturday May 1, 2021 at Victory Church, 1827 Freedom Road Suite 103 Lancaster, PA 17601, from 9AM to 10AM. A funeral service will immediately follow with Pastor Curt Seaburg officiating. An additional viewing will follow the service from 11AM to 12PM. Interment will be held privately at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in John’s honor can be made to Compassus Care, 2101 Oregon Pike Suite 301 Lancaster, PA 17601 and/or Victory Church, at the above address.

For those in attendance, the family has asked for notes of remembrance in John’s memory to be gathered upon arrival.

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Condolences to the Family

May 03, 2021

Thinking of your family at this time. I had so many fond memories of being at your house.. May he rest I’m peace and send you a sign he will always be with you
Diana Skidmore (Baxter)

April 30, 2021

Linda and family our condolences to you and your family on the loss of John. You and your family are in our prayers and thoughts. John was an incredible Man of God. I will always remember his smile, his welcoming handshake and his overall love for Jesus, Linda, and his family. John you will be missed.
Scott and Teresa Peters

April 29, 2021

To all my Leaman Cousins, spouses, and Linda: Please accept our condolences in the passing of your brother John. I know he is rejoicing in Heaven, but I also know that you as a family have lost a close brother. May God bless all of you as you begin the journey without him and his presence in your lives.
Sincerely, Dave and Dawn Weaver

April 28, 2021

Dear Linda and family,
Our hearts go out to you with love and sympathy in the loss of your dear husband. We are saddened with you in your loss. We were blessed by his happy spirit and his love for Jesus.
Cousin Mary Ellen and Ivan Leaman

April 28, 2021

Linda and family. I am so sorry for your loss. You and John were a great couple. Kathy Cisney (Kim’s mom)

April 28, 2021

I was honored to be able to call Johnny and Linda our friends. He set a example of a God following man, a faithful friend and a loving husband. I learned many life lessons from him .
Sherry Ragan

April 28, 2021

Dear Linda and family, I was saddened to read about John’s passing. What a wonderful man of God – his race had been run and he is now walking streets of gold. Our family will be keeping you all in prayer asking the Lord to provide you with comfort and peace. Much love.
Tom and Terri Swart (Pastor Curt’s sister)

April 27, 2021

Our sympathy to all of you. John was such an enthusiastic follower of Jesus, and his testimony was inspirational. May God comfort you with His peace, and bless you with His love, knowing that John is now at home with the Lord he served so well.
John and Audrey Eby (I am a first cousin to John)

April 27, 2021

We are so sorry for your loss. He was a good man.
Deb and Dennis Doyle

April 27, 2021

I will miss our bantering most of all love ❤️… thank you for raising an amazing son for me to marry. Xoxo Danielle

April 27, 2021

Love ya Pop and thanks for being a great influence in my life. I will miss you dearly.
John Leaman

Visitation: Saturday, May 01, 2021; 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM; Victory Church; 1827 Freedom Road Suite 103; Lancaster, PA
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Visitation: Saturday, May 01, 2021; 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Victory Church; 1827 Freedom Road Suite 103; Lancaster, PA
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Services: Saturday, May 01, 2021; 10:00 AM; Victory Church; 1827 Freedom Road Suite 103; Lancaster, PA
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