Julia M. Leader, age 97, of East McKeesport, passed to be with her Lord on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. She was born on June 1, 1929 to Frank and Josephine (Moff) Carrier in Pitcairn, PA. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph “Ken” Leader, Jr. Sister to the late Lucy Hamas and Florence Johns.
Julia was a dedicated and active member of St. John Lutheran Church. Julia loved spending time with her family, cooking, especially pizzelles, volunteering for many years at multiple organizations, corresponding with friends and family with cards in her beautiful handwriting, and playing bingo.
Julia will be remembered as a strong and loving mother by Sherri (Paul) Janov of North Huntingdon, Joseph “Ken” (Susan) Leader, III of The Villages, FL and William (Darlene) Leader of North Huntingdon. Loving sister to Ella Mae Trovy and Frank Carrier.
Cherished grandma (Gigi) to Joshua (Natalie) Janov, Jason (Lauree) Janov, Seth (Michelle Hartzell) Janov and Billy (Courtney) Leader and Dominic (Halee) Leader. Great grandmother of 10. Also survived by many special nieces, nephews, and Godchildren.
Arrangements
Visitation will be Sunday July 19, 2026 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 at . . .
James F. Kutch Funeral Homes & Crematory
433 Lincoln Highway
East McKeesport, PA 15035
Funeral Service will be Monday July 20, 2026 at 11 a.m. in St John Lutheran Church. Please meet at the church. Entombment at Penn Lincoln Memorial Park to follow.
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Lifting all of your wonderful family members up in prayer 🙏
Love and Comfort,
Mike and Bernadette
Sorry for your loss. Beautiful and gracious lady. Prayers and love to comfort family .
Very Sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace and your family be comforted at this sad time with good memories.
We are just hearing about the loss of your mother and sending you our condolences- may she rest in eternal peace.
We are deeply saddened to hear of her death. She was such a wonderful woman. We are lifting the Leader family in our prayers during this tender time of loss. May her memory forever be a blessing.
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