Sarah M. Lepley

                WALHONDING- Sarah Marie Lepley, 77, died Thursday, April 6, 2023 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

                Sarah was born April 28, 1945 in Wooster to the late Earl Edward and Winifred Sarah (Donaldson) Tish. She married Robert Raymond Lepley on Jan. 16, 1965, who preceded her in death Oct. 17, 1997. She retired from the former Ansell-Edmont Co. after 30+ years, and she worked at the former Peggy Sue’s Steakhouse, where she was known for her homemade pies. She loved to crochet and to be outdoors, especially working in her flowerbeds. She attended God’s Eternal Love Fellowship.

                She is survived by her children, Clifford Lepley of New Castle, Marlene Bradford of Coshocton, Charlene (Thomas) Bradford of Coshocton, Arlene Lepley of Warsaw, Kathlene (Larry) Warren of Coshocton, and Laura (John) Reichelderfer of Warsaw; grandchildren, Sarah Bradford, Jordan Bradford, Steven Gruen, Keisha Bradford, Heather Young, Chelsey Bradford, Shelby Bradford, Zachary McClain, Kyle McClain, Craig McCoy, and Jake Ulrich; thirteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-granchild; a brother, James (Sharon) Tish of Wooster; and several nieces and nephews.

                In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandchild, Terry Bradford II; and a brother, Walter (Patricia) Tish.

                Calling hours will be held at Fischer Funeral Home in Warsaw on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A funeral service will take place at the funeral home on Wednesday, April 12th beginning at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor Sharon Kirch officiating. Burial will follow in New Castle Cemetery. www.fischerfuneralhome.com

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