D. James Leighty's Obituary
D. James Leighty, age 87, of Jefferson Hills, formerly of Brownsville, passed away suddenly on August 5, 2021.
Jim is survived by his loving children; Arleen (Mark) Yoest, Donna (Craig) Henderson, and Dolores (Rodney) Miller, his grandchildren; Erik, Adam (Danielle), Douglas, Patrick, Tori (Ryan), Charlie (Jody), Shelly (Paul), Jeremy (Gina), and Daniel, and his great-grandchildren; Allison, Lyndsae, Paul Jr., Jeremy Jr., Kaylie, Brayden, Saige and Sierra. Also survived by sister, Donna (the late Bror) Hammargren, as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Phyllis Leighty and his parents Donald and Marie Leighty.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 8, 2021, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pleasant Hills, 15236. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10am at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church, Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, 1 Grove Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15236, everyone to meet at church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National MS Society, Pennsylvania Keystone Chapter, 1501 Reedsdale Street, Suite 105 Pittsburgh, PA 15233. Condolences may be shared at www.jeffersonmemorial.com.
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