Patricia D. "Patty" (Gates) Leonard

Patricia D. "Patty" Leonard, 60, of Saxton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at her home.

Born in Huntingdon on November 3, 1964, a daughter of Elsie (Bollman) Gates of Dudley, and the Late William "Bill" Gates.

On March 12, 1983, in the Dudley United Methodist Church, she was united in marriage to Barry S. Leonard who survives at their home.

She was a 1982 graduate of Tussey Mt. High School, was a life member of the Saxton Vol. Fire Co, where she was an EMT for 26 years and active with the company functions, a member of the Saxton Sportsmans Assn, the Broad Top American Legion, and was affiliated with the Raven Run Church of the Brethren. She was a longtime employee of the Saxton Market.

Along with her husband and mother, she is survived by two daughters, Amber Musselman (Scott), Kristi Leonard (Lindsey), siblings, Chrystal (William), Leann (Rusty), Melissa, Billie Jo (Steve), grandson Jeremiah, a special nephew, Colton, whom she helped raise, Brother-in-law Randy and sister-in-law Jodi, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Proceeding her in death were her father, mother-in-law, Dorie, and a brother Jeffrey.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 11 AM with Pastor Rob Reed Officiating at the funeral home.

Friends will be received on Friday, September 26, 2025 from 6-8 PM also at the funeral home, where a fire company memorial will take place at 6 PM.

Interment will take place in the Grandview Cemetery, Saxton, PA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Saxton Vol Fire Co, 8th Street, Saxton, PA. 16621.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Curtis A. Heath Funeral Home Inc. 5010 Railroad Ave. Broad Top City, PA. 16621. Online condolences can be made at www.caheathfh.com 

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