Jean E. (Schofield) Leonard

Jean E. (Schofield) Leonard, 92, of Bethany Village, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Burle and Alma (Ryan) Schofield, born on July 22, 1929 in Harrisburg.

The second of eight children, Jean grew up and remained in south-central PA, working for Specialty Bakery, Marysville. She was a longtime member of Community United Methodist Church, New Cumberland, and she enjoyed reading, doing jigsaw puzzles, and in more recent years, relaxing with a coloring book.

Jean is survived by her daughter, Marie Sersch of Mechanicsburg; sister, Pauline Moyer of Lemoyne; and brother, Kenneth Boyer. She also leaves behind longtime friend, Karen Fortenbaugh of Camp Hill. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, David Leonard; a daughter, Tammy Leonard; and brothers and sisters, Richard Boyer, Joseph Boyer, James Boyer, Donna Tyson and Burle Schofield.

A funeral service will be held at 11AM on Friday, November 12, 2021 at Parthemore Funeral Home & Cremation Services, New Cumberland. A public viewing will be held one hour prior to services in the funeral home. Jean’s final resting place will be alongside her husband in Union Cemetery, Duncannon.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution in Jean’s name to her church, Community United Methodist Church, 1601 Bridge Street, New Cumberland, PA 17070; or to Vision Resources of Central PA, 1130 S. 19th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104.