Ralph
Leighton Haney Jr., 89, of West Chester, formerly of Berwyn died Monday Feb. 1. He was preceded in death by the love of
his life, his wife of 62 years Betty Jane Weider Haney.
Leighton
was born Oct. 5, 1920 in Newark and grew up in Norristown, graduating from
Peddie Preparatory School. He
continued his education at Lehigh University in the study of electrical
engineering. He served his country
in the Army after his graduation in 1942.
Leighton spent his working career in the field of electrical service
transmission.
He
married Betty Jane Weider in 1943, and they started their family. Leighton took
great pleasure in doing for others. He volunteered with the Boy Scouts, Trinity
Presbyterian Church, Chester County Historical Society, Easttown Township
Library and Surrey Services for Seniors among others.
He had
a passion for antique radios and was an active member of the Mustang Club. He loved his garden and grew the best
blueberries in all of Berwyn.
Leighton
and Betty loved to travel and made good friends wherever they went. The kindness that he showed to friends
and strangers alike has been re-paid to him ten-fold. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Leighton
is survived by his son John and wife Chris, his son Ralph and wife Sharon and
his son Robert and wife Susan of Coburn.
He is also survived by grandchildren Holly, Kelly, Matthew, Carston and
Greta Haney and step-grandchildren Matt Tucker and Amy Ouderkirk and their
families.
As a
continuation of Leighton’s giving spirit the family invites you to make a
contribution of monies or time in his memory to the charity of your choosing.
A
memorial service will be planned for the spring. Arrangements are being handled by the Kuzo & Grieco
Funeral home, 610-444-4116, of Kennett Square. To send an online condolence, please visit www.griecocares.com.
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