Marlene Carol Lepley

Marlene Carol Lepley, 93, originally of Mentor, Ohio passed away April 18, 2026. Marlene also resided in Westerville Ohio and most recently, Massillon Ohio. She was born on November 25, 1932 to the late Philip and Marcella Manis.

Marlene was a 1953 graduate of Mentor High School. She married the love of her life, Herman “Paul” Lepley in July of 1953. The two shared many wonderful years together and raised three children. Marlene was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

In addition to her parents, Marlene is preceded in death by her beloved husband, brothers, Vincent and Philip Manis, sisters Rosemary Haston and Geraldine Goines and granddaughter Andrea Venchiarutti.

She is survived by her children, Debra Kirkpatrick (Charles), Pauline Gillespie (Rick) and Herman P Lepley II (Melinda). Grandchildren Brandon Kirkpatrick, Heather Tefft (Tom), Herman P Lepley III. Sister Clares Maniaci and brother Richard Manis. Great Grandchildren, Nathan and Anthony Tefft and several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Living Water Church 1135 Lincoln Way East, Massillon, Ohio on July 12, 2026 at 2:30 pm. Family will receive guests beginning at 2:00pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Aultman Hospice and Compassionate Care Center at 2821 Woodlawn Ave NW Canton, OH 44708 or their website, aultman.org/hospicegifts

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