Richard Carroll Leighty
1937-2025
Richard Carroll Leighty, born June 24, 1937, in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on December 29, 2025, and went to meet his Heavenly Father.
Richard lived a life rooted in faith. An avid outdoorsman and athlete, he loved hunting, fishing, and sports. He proudly coached Little League.
He worked three years at the sand mine before dedicating 38 years of service to the United States Postal Service.
Creative and fun-loving, Richard enjoyed writing poems and songs and playing the guitar and harmonica. He was known for his “Dad” jokes, playful pranks, and his ability to make people laugh. Known lovingly as “Pierre” to the ladies at Pats Hair Design.
A man of strong faith, he attended Needmore Bible Church and served in a bus ministry in Fairfax, Va.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, George and Margie Leighty.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Patricia Leighty; his children, Pamela Kester (husband Rusty Kester) and Greg Leighty (wife Rhonda Leighty); four grandchildren, Christine Oakley, Jason Oakley, Emily Jones & Ben Leighty and seven great-grandchildren.
Richard’s laughter, stories, and love will be cherished forever. Until we meet again in Heaven.
A graveside service was held on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 12 p.m. at Robinsonville Cemetery, Clearville, Pa. A memorial service followed the graveside service on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 1 p.m. at Needmore Bible Church, 6939 Great Cove Road, Needmore, Pa.
Arrangements were entrusted to Grove-Rogowski Funeral Home, 141 West Main Street, Hancock, MD 21750.
Online condolences can be expressed to the family at www.grfuneralhome.net.
