Obit:
Donald G. Leidich, 79, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2014 after braving an extended illness. Don was born November 25, 1934, in Allentown PA to Russell and Miriam Leidich. He met his forever sweetheart, Mary Keller, during his senior year of high school. One week after graduating from Lehigh University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, he and Mary married. They recently celebrated 57 years together. Don served in the United States Army from 1957 to 1959, during which time he and Mary welcomed their first daughter, Susan. He then was employed by US Steel for 22 years. While living in Pittsburgh, PA, Don and Mary greeted their second daughter, Cindy. In 1973, the family relocated to Newnan GA where Don owned and operated Don’s Total Services, a heating, air, electrical and plumbing business. Don was an active member of the Newnan Elks Club, the Kiwanis Club, the First United Methodist Church and the Veatch Nixon Sunday School class. He and Mary have made such very good friends during all of their travels and relocations and enjoyed staying in touch with those at a distance and spending time with those close to home. Don loved talking with his friends over coffee, trips in his motor home, traveling to visit friends and spending time with his family. He was also an avid car buff and loved to drive. This included not only his motor home, but at one time or another, a school bus for Coweta County, his church’s bus, and a golf cart for visitors at the hospital. Don was a wonderful father who traveled the world to visit his daughters. He was relied on to lend a hand during there numerous moves. Dad was the first call when there was a home repair need or a broken down car. He loved to figure things out, and then teach others how they worked. His grandchildren were very special to him, and he was so proud of all their accomplishments. Even though they are all scattered about, he always asked about each one and kept up with their busy lives. Don is survived by his loving wife, Mary (Keller) of Newnan. His daughter Susan Markle, her husband Jeff, and their children Andrew and Kara live in Peachtree City, GA. Daughter Cindy Tomaro, her husband Joe, and their daughters, Kristen and Stephanie live in Pittsburgh, PA. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 19, 5-7 p.m. at McKoon Funeral home in Newnan. A memorial service will be held Thursday, February 20 at 1 pm in the chapel at McKoon Funeral home. Those desiring may make contributions in Don Leidich’s name to First United Methodist Church of Newnan. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mckoon.com. McKoon Funeral Home 770-253-4580.