Lawrence L. Kepple Jr. , 83, of Leechburg passed away on Friday, October 20, 2017 at his residence. He was born June 24, 1934 and was the son of late Lawrence and Edith (Knepshield) Kepple Sr. Lawrence was a United States Army Veteran and a truck driver for General Nutrition for many years before retiring in 1990. He enjoyed playing the banjo and spending time with his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Ella Irene Kepple, a son Richard Daryl Kepple of Leechburg, a daughter Susan Cristine (Greg) Kostiuk of Apollo and two grandsons, Alex and Aaron Kostiuk. At the request of the family, there will be no public visitation and the interment will take place at Greenwood Mausoleum in Lower Burrell. Arrangements entrusted to The Janette L. Gamble Funeral Home Inc. 2842 River Road Vandergrift, PA 15690, (724) 567-7006. Online condolences may be made at gamblefh.com.