Gene A. Leeth

Gene Arthur Leeth, 80, of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025. He was born June 17, 1945, in Waverly, Ohio, to the late Beryl and Nola (Morris) Leeth.

He was a graduate of Western High School, Latham, Ohio. After moving to Columbus, he earned an associate’s degree while attending night school. Gene retired following a 30 career as a Civil Engineer II with the City of Columbus Division of Water & Sewer.

Faith played a central role in Gene’s life. As a dedicated member of First Baptist Church of Grove City, he served as a greeter and usher.

Gene was preceded in death by his wife of 29 years, Loretta (Penn) Leeth, in 1998; sisters Helen Farmer, Geraldine Leeth, Ellen Mosley, and Janet Leeth; and brother Roy Leeth, Sr.

He is survived by his wife, Pamela (Worley) Leeth; sons Eric (Kristi) Leeth of Springfield, Ohio and Aaron (Stephanie) Leeth of West Jefferson; grandchildren Meghan and David Leeth; step-son Anthony (Becky) Flemings of Center, Texas, and Deborah Eldridge of Columbus; and step-grandsons Michael (Tabitha) Eldridge and Joshua Eldridge of Columbus; great-granddaughter Ava Eldridge; sisters Barbara Ison of Latham and Rhonda (Mike) Meyer of Waverly; sister-in-law Dana Leeth of Waverly; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held Monday, August 25, from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church 3301 Orders Road, Grove City, Ohio, with the service to follow at 1:00 P.M. with Rev. Rob Stroup officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery, Galloway, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Grove City.