Wendell L. Sleppy
Wendell L. Sleppy passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 with his loving family by his side. He was 81. Born in Penn Run, Pa., son of the late Isaac and Ella (nee Stephens) Sleppy, he was a Bristol Township resident for 56 years. Wendell was a Veteran of the United States Navy and worked as a Technician/Supervisor for Verizon, retiring in 1996, after 32 years of service. After his retirement, he was a Funeral Assistant at Molden Funeral Chapel in Bristol for 25 years. Wendell was a jack-of-all-trades who could build and fix anything. He loved taking walks in the woods, but most especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
He will be sadly missed by his beloved wife of 57 years, Maryanne (nee Lutz) Sleppy, his loving sons, James Sleppy and his wife, Jen, and Jody Sleppy and his wife, Holly, and his devoted grandchildren, Anthony (Joselyn), Hunter, Evan, Madison and Emma and his 2 great-grand-daughters, Alanna and Scarlett. He is also survived by 4 brothers, Howard Sleppy (Pearl), Dale Sleppy (Patty), Jack Sleppy (Deloris) and Harry Sleppy (Carol) along with many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Amanda Lutz King for her love, guidance, and expertise during Wendell's illness.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Service on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, 8:30am at the Wade Funeral Home, 1002 Radcliffe Street, Bristol Borough. Interment, Washington Crossing National Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday evening, 6-8:00pm and Wednesday morning 8-8:30am at the Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Wendell's name to the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the ALS Association https://www.als.org/donate.
Viewing Hours
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
6:00PM-8:00PM
Wade Funeral Home
1002 Radcliffe St, Bristol, PA 19007
Funeral Service
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
8:30AM
Wade Funeral Home
1002 Radcliffe St, Bristol, PA 19007
Viewing Hours
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
8:00AM-8:30AM
Wade Funeral Home
1002 Radcliffe St, Bristol, PA 19007
Interment
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
To Follow Service
Washington Crossing National Cemetery
830 Highland Rd, Newtown, PA 18940