Leah Marie "Kile" Laurenson

June 24, 1927 - March 5, 2019

Leah Marie “Kile” Laurenson, 91, of Moreland Twp., passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at her home. Born June 24, 1927 in Hughesville, she was a daughter of the late Foster and Marietta (Eichenlaub) Richart. She married Cecil C. Laurenson on July 11, 2014. Leah was a compassionate and caring person. She adopted her daughter Melody in 1951, who was handicapped for 48 years. During that time Melody had received wonderful care from her mother. Leah also provided care for her mother and father when they became ill. She enjoyed camping, cooking, keeping her hair styled, and spending time with her family. In addition to her husband, she is survived by three step-daughters, Deborah (Tim) Pawlak, Bonnie (Lowell) Shaner, and Donna Gordner; a step-son, Bruce Laurenson; a brother, James Richart of Canton; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her past husband, George Kile; a daughter, Melody Kile; and a brother, John Richart. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, March 10 at McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home, 557 E. Water Street, Hughesville, with Rev. Thomas M. Brokaw officiating. Burial will follow in Moreland Lutheran Cemetery, Muncy. Friends may call from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.mccartythomas.com.