William Leppo

William C. Leppo, Jr., 78, of Hanover, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, April 4, 2025, at WellSpan York Hospital. He was the devoted husband of Laurie A. (Patterson) Leppo, with whom he shared 53 years of loving marriage. Born on February 6, 1947, in Westminster, MD, William was the son of the late William Carl Leppo, Sr. and Evelyn Mae (Brietweiser) Leppo. He was raised in Reisterstown, MD, and proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War from 1966 to 1970. Following his military service, William worked for Black & Decker for 35 years until his retirement in 2010. During that time, he also volunteered as a firefighter with the Hampstead Volunteer Fire Company, a role that brought him immense pride and joy. Firefighting was more than just a duty to William it was a lifelong passion, and he had a special fondness for firetrucks and the camaraderie that came with serving his community. A proud veteran and patriot, William held his service in the USMC close to his heart. He was also a man who deeply loved life's simple pleasures. He was a self-proclaimed foodie who cherished dining out with friends and family. One of his greatest joys was attending sprint car races with his brother, especially when cheering on his favorite driver, Greg Hodnett. Above all, William loved his family. He treasured time spent at family cookouts, where he was often found sharing stories, laughter, and his generous spirit. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who would do anything for those he loved. In addition to his wife Laurie, William is survived by his children: Jennifer L. Landis and her husband Dan of Hanover; Melinda A. Repass and her husband Shawn of McSherrystown; and Christopher S. Leppo and his wife Ashley of Hanover. He is also survived by his siblings, Trudy Shockley and Timothy Leppo; grandchildren, Mikayla Fox, Alex Fox, Caleb Landis, Shawn Repass Jr., Cadence Repass, Kaydence Borror, Bryanna Repass, Ryan Leppo, Jaden Nelson, Braden Leppo, and Tyler Leppo; and 2 great-grandchildren. A service to celebrate William's life will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 14, 2025, at Wetzel Funeral Home and Crematory, 549 Carlisle St., Hanover, PA, with Rev. Kirk Griffin officiating. A time to share memories with the family and an opportunity to view will be held on Sunday evening from 6 to 8 p.m., and again on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, PA. Serving as pallbearers will be Christopher S. Leppo, Tyler J. Leppo, Braden C. Leppo, Alexander D. Fox, Timothy L. Leppo, and Shawn M. Repass. The family welcomes flowers. For those desiring, memorial contributions in William's honor may be made to Roots for Boots, P.O. Box 213, New Oxford, PA 17350 or Hampstead Volunteer Fire Company, 1341 N Main St, Hampstead, MD 21074. To share memories of William C. Leppo, Jr. and view a video tribute, please visit www.wetzelfuneralhome.com.