Marjorie Ann Leppar

Marjorie Ann Leppar, a longtime resident of Marland Heights, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021. She was 95. Born in Dennison, Ohio, on July 2, 1926, Marjorie was the seventh of thirteen children born to Earl Edgar and Maggie Merideth Allen. Marjorie graduated from Weir High School in 1944. During World War II, Marjorie worked at Weirton Steel, where she was a certified welder. She married a decorated Army Veteran of World War II, Frank D. Leppar. Frank worked at Weirton Steel, and Marjorie took care of the home. Their marriage was blessed with three children and five grandchildren. Sadly, after an extended illness, Frank passed away on August 3, 2001. Marjorie was a member of Pleasant Valley Country Club, where she enjoyed golfing and playing bridge with her friends. A talented decorator, Marjorie loved to decorate her meticulous home. She also enjoyed decorating the country club during the holidays. However, Marjorie was the happiest when she helped others. A great cook, she loved to entertain her friends and family at her home. Marjorie nourished her faith at the First United Methodist Church in Weirton. In addition to her parents and her husband, Marjorie was preceded in death by her brothers, William, Jack, and Wesley Allen; and her sisters, Pearl Price, Joanne Cook, Mabel Baker, Barbara Wolfe, Esther Hurst, Dorothy Williams, Jeanne Socha, and Mary Lou Tanis. She will be remembered with love by her son, Frank David (Susan) Leppar; daughters, Anita (Paul) Cappa and Susan (George Gable) Leppar; her brother, Don (Gerri) Allen; and her grandchildren, David Cappa, Michael Dean, Laura (Erica) Dean, Frank (Danielle) Leppar and Jessica (Adam) Davies. As per Marjorie’s wishes, private visitation and services were held at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV Pastor Carol McKay presided. Interment followed at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Share tributes at www.grecohertnick.com