Obituary of Hope E. Leidy

Hope E. Leidy, 94, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 19, 2022, surrounded by her family at the home of her son and daughter-in-law. Hope was born June 2, 1928, in Middletown, NY. On March 22, 1947, she married the love of her life, Roland W. Leidy in Middletown. He predeceased her on September 26, 1988, after 41 years of marriage. Hope was an assistant cook for Sidney Central School District, retiring in 1989 after 25 years of service. She was a long-time devoted member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church where she was very involved. She loved to cook and bake giving her specialties (Sho Fly Pie, assorted cookies and pound cake) away to friends and family, which gave her so much pleasure. Hope loved spending time with her family. She was an avid reader and was always in search of a new recipe to try. She is survived by four children: Phyllis and William Hinkley of Chenango Bridge, Ralph Leidy and Linda Dwyer of Rochester, David and Rebecca Leidy of Sidney, and Martin and Katherine Leidy of Rochester; three grandchildren: Andrew Hinkley (Lindsay), Michael Leidy (Sarah Kane) and Lizzy Leidy, as well as two great-grandsons, Andrew "A.J." and Aiden Hinkley. Hope is also survived by her best friend of more than 60 years, Carol Lynch, of Jacksonville, FL. In addition to her husband Roland, she was predeceased by her mother, Elizabeth Doty. Friends may call from 9:30 -11:00 am on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 139 W. Main St. Sidney, NY 13838. Memorial services will begin at 11 am at the church, with burial to follow in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Sidney. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Hope's memory may be directed to St. Luke's Lutheran Church, St. Luke's School Backpack Program, PO Box 2008 Sidney, NY 13838 or Helios Care, 297 River St. Service Rd, Oneonta, NY. Condolences and memories may be shared online at www.landersfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, Sidney.