1920
Joseph
2013
Joseph Lepo
April 22, 1920 — April 22, 2013
Joseph Lepo,
93 of Lima, Ohio died on Monday, April 22, 2013, at 10:37 A.M. at his residence in Lima, Ohio.
Born January 3, 1920 in Dilles Bottom, Ohio, he was the son of the late Thomas Lepo and the late Dragiza "Dorothy" (Tokovich) Lepo.
He served in the Army from 1942 until 1945.
On September 23, 1944 he married Maria Becic, she preceded him in death on September 10, 2009. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, and a lifetime member of the Elks. Joseph Lepo, our beloved father, at ninety-three years old passed away unexpectedly, yet "gifted", peacefully. He has left behind a legacy of promoting individualism, purposeful living and giving, and civic and community pride and commitment. For a span of sixty-eight years, starting at a point of military service during World War II, and traversing through various magazine and newspaper editorships and publishing and public relation positions throughout the United States. He spent many years as the American Mall Manager and Public Relations Director for Cafaro Development in Lima, Ohio. He utilized this position to be his conduit to serve his "community". The list of organizations, civic and public events and fund drives he either created, initiated or sponsored would be very numerous, thus he was always bestowed an "honorary membership". Joseph Lepo served his "Family", his community. His reward would be to carry-on his torch.....
Surviving are sons, John Lepo of Whitefish, MT, Robert (Anne) Lepo of Lima, OH and David Lepo of Lima, OH,; a grandchild Brittany; two sisters, Kay Arendec, and Meg Bavic; numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by: a brother, Dan Lepo; and three sisters, Mary Stora, Betty Thorstenson and Ann Volpe.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, April 26, 2013, at the Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home.
A graveside service will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday at the Allentown Cemetery with the Rev. David M. Ross and Rev. David Harris will officiate. Military Honors will be conduct by VFW 1275 at the gravesite.
In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Art Space Lima, 65 Town Sq. #67, Lima, OH 45801, to the Wounded Warriors Project, 4899 Belfort Road St. 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256, or to the Senior Citizens INC., 3400 W. Elm St., Lima, OH 45807.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com
93 of Lima, Ohio died on Monday, April 22, 2013, at 10:37 A.M. at his residence in Lima, Ohio.
Born January 3, 1920 in Dilles Bottom, Ohio, he was the son of the late Thomas Lepo and the late Dragiza "Dorothy" (Tokovich) Lepo.
He served in the Army from 1942 until 1945.
On September 23, 1944 he married Maria Becic, she preceded him in death on September 10, 2009. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, and a lifetime member of the Elks. Joseph Lepo, our beloved father, at ninety-three years old passed away unexpectedly, yet "gifted", peacefully. He has left behind a legacy of promoting individualism, purposeful living and giving, and civic and community pride and commitment. For a span of sixty-eight years, starting at a point of military service during World War II, and traversing through various magazine and newspaper editorships and publishing and public relation positions throughout the United States. He spent many years as the American Mall Manager and Public Relations Director for Cafaro Development in Lima, Ohio. He utilized this position to be his conduit to serve his "community". The list of organizations, civic and public events and fund drives he either created, initiated or sponsored would be very numerous, thus he was always bestowed an "honorary membership". Joseph Lepo served his "Family", his community. His reward would be to carry-on his torch.....
Surviving are sons, John Lepo of Whitefish, MT, Robert (Anne) Lepo of Lima, OH and David Lepo of Lima, OH,; a grandchild Brittany; two sisters, Kay Arendec, and Meg Bavic; numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by: a brother, Dan Lepo; and three sisters, Mary Stora, Betty Thorstenson and Ann Volpe.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, April 26, 2013, at the Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home.
A graveside service will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday at the Allentown Cemetery with the Rev. David M. Ross and Rev. David Harris will officiate. Military Honors will be conduct by VFW 1275 at the gravesite.
In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Art Space Lima, 65 Town Sq. #67, Lima, OH 45801, to the Wounded Warriors Project, 4899 Belfort Road St. 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256, or to the Senior Citizens INC., 3400 W. Elm St., Lima, OH 45807.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com
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