Edward Joseph Leitch
December 16, 1951 ~ September 2, 2019
Edward Joseph Leitch, age 67, of Geneva, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2019 at home surrounded by friends and family. He was born on December 16, 1951 in Cleveland, the son of June (Lowery) and Walter Leitch. Ed married Valerie (Dodge) in Geneva on August 18, 1973.
Ed was a 1970 graduate of Madison High School. He retired from the Geneva Area City School System in 2015 as the Director of Maintenance and Transportation, and he was the type of person who could do just about anything. Ed was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church and was constantly there to help others. Always supportive of his sons in their sporting activities, Ed was a longtime fan of the Cleveland Browns and the Tribe.
He is survived by his wife, Valerie; sons, David (Danielle) and Benjamin (Elizabeth) Leitch; grandchildren, Cale, Logan and Aubree; brothers, Raymond and Walter (Sheri) Leitch; sisters, Jill (Greg) Haycox, Jacqueline (Ernie) Strumbly and Betty (Bob) Piskach; sister-in-law, Susan Leitch; and several nieces and nephews. Ed was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved brother, Robert.
Calling hours will be held 6-9 p.m. on Friday, September 6, 2019 at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 175 S. Broadway, Geneva. A Funeral Service will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 811 S. Broadway in Geneva, officiated by Rev. Jonathan Schroeder. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Contributions may be made, in Ed’s name, to St. John’s Lutheran Church, 811 S. Broadway, Geneva, OH 44041.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you Val,and the boys ,and their families. Ed was just the nicest friend. Best boss ever when,I was at the schools as custodian. God Bless? Sincerely Carol and Bill Wills
Ed was a good friend to many. It was a pleasure to work under his supervision. My sincere condolences to his wife and family.
We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers to all of you.. Mike and Lisa Bartlett
In memory of Edward Joseph Leitch, Tim & Sheila Marhefka lit a candle
Sincere condolences to Valerie and Family. I was in Valerie's class in high school. My sympathy, Rose (Burkholder) Keyes (in Geneva area).
Sorry to hear of Ed's passing, Val. I wish you and your family strength.
So sorry to hear of Ed's passing. In our thought's and prayers. Tim & Sheila Marhefka
My thoughts and prayers to all. Ed was such a nice person. We talked a lot on the phone due to me having to call when something was up with the schools. He was Always Kind!! A very nice man.
We are very sorry for your loss. He will be missed in our neighborhood. RIP Mr. Ed.
We are sorry for your loss! Rest in Peace Ed.
I was in owa/owe and worked mornings at geneva elementary…had some great laughs along the way rip ed .
We so sorry to hear about Ed passing. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.