Brian Alan Leighty
Brian Alan “Pickles” Leighty, age 38, of Leisenring, Pa., died suddenly Wednesday, February 23, 2005, at Excela Highlands Hospital, Connellsville, Pa.
He was born June 24, 1966, in Connellsville, Pa., the son of Daniel Leighty and Mary (Russman) Leighty of Leisenring, Pa.
Brian graduated from Connellsville High School, Class of 1984, and The Pittsburgh Electronic Institute in 1993 with an Associates Degree in Electric Technology.
He was employed as an electrician by Sensus Technologies Inc. on North Gallatin Avenue in Uniontown, Pa.
Brian was a member of Leisenring Presbyterian Church, the Juniata Sportsman Club, Fayette County 8-Ball League and The Sons of Italy in Connellsville, Pa.
Brian was an avid softball player.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Robin Ann (Campbell) Leighty; two children: Garrett Leighty and Alexandra Leighty both at home; a sister, Susan Leighty Dillow of Leisenring; a brother, Daniel Leighty and his wife, Cynthia, an aunt, Barbara Gettemy, and his mother-in-law, June Campbell, all of Connellsville, Pa.; two sisters-in-law: Taryn and her husband, Michael Dorman, of Everson, Pa., and Kristen Ranker and her companion, Jim Tartel, of Connellsville; six nieces: Amy Dillow, Seanna Kessler, Samantha Huffine, Kisha Huffine, Kelsey Dorman and Megan Ranker; a nephew, Chase Ranker; a close cousin, Kevin Hann and his wife, Robin, and their children, Devin, Karissa and Tyler Hann, all of Mississippi; also many wonderful uncles, aunts and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, William and Mabel Russman, a cousin, Barry Hann, paternal grandparents, John D. and Ida Leighty, and his father-in-law, Peter Campbell.
Friends will be received in the PAUL G. FINK FUNERAL HOME INC., 418 North Pittsburgh Street, Connellsville, Pa., today from 2 to 9 p.m.
A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, February 27, at 1 p.m. in LEISENRING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH with Pastor Rick Watson officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Brian’s memory to “Garrett and Alexandra’s College Fund”, c/o Fink Funeral Home, 418 North Pittsburgh Street, Connellsville, PA 15425.