Westerville Obituaries - April 26, 2026
Marlene Carol Lepley
November 25, 1932 – April 18, 2026
Marlene Carol Lepley, 93, originally of Mentor, Ohio, passed away April 18, 2026. She also lived in Westerville and, most recently, Massillon. She was born to Philip and Marcella Manis.
Marlene graduated from Mentor High School in 1953. That same year, she married Herman “Paul” Lepley, the love of her life. Together, they raised three children and shared many years of marriage.
She will be remembered as a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
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