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Margaret "Maggie" Leber - K3XS - Silent Key
It is with great sadness that we note the passing of Margaret "Maggie" Leber, K3XS, who became a Silent Key on the evening of May 7, 2026. She was 73.
Maggie was an Extra-class amateur radio operator — a reflection of the dedication and skill she brought to everything she pursued. She was equally at home in the air as on the air, holding a private pilot certificate and flying out of Pottstown Municipal Airport. A founding member of the Delaware Valley Pink Pistols and active in the Boyertown Flying Club, Maggie was someone who led by showing up and getting involved. She also had a deep love of science fiction and music.
Many of us knew Maggie best through her presence on the club's groups.io reflector, where she was a constant and generous contributor. No question went unanswered if Maggie had something to offer, and she usually did. Whether it was technical advice, hard-won experience, or a well-placed opinion, she never hesitated to help a fellow ham. That kind of willingness to share knowledge is what keeps this hobby alive, and she embodied it completely.
Most of all, Maggie cherished her family. She is survived by her lifemate of 28 years, Gwen Patton, NG3P; her three daughters, Ariel Gwendolyn Baker, Alice Robin Bowles, and Alexis Diane McGinnis; five grandchildren, Bria, Kaja, Arya, Jude, and Luna; and her brothers Thomas and Timothy Leber.
Ham radio will be quieter without her.
73, Maggie