Mary E. (Landis) Leatherman, 84, of Doylestown, Pa., died Jan. 26, 2026, at her residence.
She was the beloved wife of the late William C. Leatherman, with whom she shared 53 years of marriage. She was born in Harleysville, Pa., to the late Dayton C. Landis and the late Mattie H. (Landes) Landis.
A 1959 graduate of Christopher Dock Menno-
nite High School in Lansdale, she graduated from Grand View Hospital School of Nursing in Sellersville in 1962. She devoted her professional life to nursing, serving as a Registered Nurse at Doylestown Hospital for 55 years. She was a faithful member of Doylestown Mennonite Church and served as a board member of Rockhill Mennonite Community (now known as The Community at Rockhill).
She cherished her roles as a devoted wife, mother, Nana and friend. She will be lovingly remembered for her sincerity, kindness, generosity, gentle spirit and remarkable ability to listen and care deeply for those around her.
She is survived by three daughters, Victoria Kim Leatherman of Palatine, Ill., Jennifer B. Gidley of Doylestown and Bonnie Sue Leatherman of Doylestown; and four grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by sons Douglas W. Leatherman and Michael James Leatherman; and siblings Stanton Landis, Heber Landis, Minerva Godshall, Henry Landis, Floyd Landis, Dayton Landis Jr. and Mark Landis.
