Brian Drew Leidy, 74, of Wellsboro, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 22, 2024, at UPMC-Wellsboro.  He was born September 15, 1950, in Roaring Spring, the son of the late Robert G. and Mary Ellen (Blattenberger) Leidy.  Brian married the former Deborah Foster on September 5, 1970, and they have celebrated 54 years of marriage.

Brian was a graduate of Hollidaysburg High School, Class of 1968.  He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Mansfield State College, his Master’s degree in Public Administration from Marywood University and his Doctorate of Philosophy degree in Human Service Studies from Cornell University.   Brian was a Senior Research Associate for Cornell University, and recently earned his Emeritus Status. 

Brian was a member of the Salem Lutheran Church, Liberty.  He was passionate about his family and politics.  He volunteered at the local food pantry, and at the Mary Putman Fitness Center.  He exercised every day, including running and walking at the Wellsboro Cemetery.  He also loved being in the woods and hunting.  Brian was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates, and Penn State football. 

In addition to his wife, Brian is survived by a son:  Christopher W. Leidy of Smithsburg, MD; daughters: Kelly Leidy Carson of Wellsboro; Jan F. (Howard) Rutledge of Wellsboro; and Erin C. Leidy of Ithaca, NY; a brother: R. Grant (Janese) Leidy of Shamong, NJ; sisters: Coleen M. (David) Langguth of Altoona; Eileen R. McIlvaine of Farmingdale TWP, NJ; E. Loreen (Danny) Wogan of Altoona; 7 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents, Brian was preceded in death by a son in law, Jason Carson, and brother in laws: Joseph “Bud” McIlvaine, and W. Brian Foster. 

Friends and family are invited to pay tribute to Brian’s life from 6:00 to 8:00pm Thursday September 26, 2024, at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home 139 Main Street Wellsboro.  A funeral service will be held, Friday at 11:00 am at Salem Lutheran Church 3536 Nauvoo Rd Liberty with Rev. Christopher Milarch, officiating.  Burial will follow at the Wellsboro Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Brian’s memory to: Wellsboro Food Pantry 36 Main St Wellsboro PA 16901, Gift of Life Donor Program 401 N. 3^rd St Philadelphia PA 19123, or Salem Lutheran Church.  To share a memory or condolence with his family visit www.tusseymosher.com.