Kathleen “Kathy” Agnes Leihgaber of New Castle, Pa. passed away at the age of 82, peacefully from a stroke surrounded by her family to the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.

Kathy loved spending time with her family, acting in the theatre, golfing, traveling with family and friends, reading her daily devotionals and hosting get togethers. She was a licensed social worker for 30 years. She leaves family and friends who adore her and a lifetime of memories that will be told and retold for years to come.

Kathy is survived by her husband of 64 years, John L. Leihgaber. She also leaves behind, her daughter Dawn (Ray) Baselj, and two sons, John E. (Cindy Pipin) Leihgaber and Aaron Leihgaber, Son-In-Law Jeff Freeze, 5 Grandchildren, 9 Great Grandchildren, her brother Edward “Bruddy” (Melanie Sugar) Grega and many beloved nieces, and great nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter Kelly Freeze, her parents Edward and Agnes Grega, and her brothers George and William “Billy” Grega.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 10, 2026, from 5 PM to 8 PM at the William F. & Roger M. DeCarbo Funeral Home, 926 Cunningham Avenue, and Wednesday, February 11,2026, from 10 AM to 12 PM. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 12 PM at the William F. DeCarbo Memorial Chapel.