It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Leah Fishman Kleiman z'l, 87, of Alexandria, Virginia and formerly of Harrisburg on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Goodwin House in Alexandria.

She was born on May 12, 1933 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Jacob and Gertrude (Gwertzman) Fishman. Leah was a graduate of Brooklyn College, where she was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. She had been a teacher and was retired from the Commonwealth of PA as a tax examiner. She was the first female Susquehanna Township Commissioner and was active in local politics.

Leah was the widow of Raymond Kleiman. She is survived by her family; sons Gary Kleiman (Beth Morrissey) and Eric Kleiman; grandson Dylan Kleiman; sister Florence Braunstein; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside funeral services were held on Monday, November 9, 2020 at 10am at Beth El Cemetery with Rabbi Ariana Capptauber officiating. Interment in the Beth El Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in Leah's memory may be made to Beth El Temple, 2637 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110 or to the Goodwin House Foundation, 4800 Fillmore Ave, Alexandria, VA 22311 goodwinhouse.org/giving/donate. May the memory of Leah Kleiman be for a blessing and may she rest in peace.