Dolly Jean Leppo Poff

Dolly Jean Leppo Poff, 93, of Hampstead, Maryland, passed peacefully on Saturday, June 10, 2023, surrounded by family.

Born November 7, 1929, in Greenmount, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Howell Leppo and the late Elizabeth Mancha Leppo. She was predeceased by her husband Clayton "CW" Wilbur Poff, on August 29, 2020. They were married for 69 years.

Dolly grew up working on her family's farm in Greenmount, Maryland. She was a graduate of the Hampstead School – Class of 1946. After graduation she worked at Maryland Casualty and another financial institution in Baltimore, Maryland. Dolly and her husband were dairy farmers in Hampstead, Maryland. They raised Black Angus Beef cattle and Holstein dairy cows. Her cooking and baking skills were well known – especially her hand-made pies. She was also a member of the Greenmount United Methodist Church in Hampstead, Maryland and at the time of her death the longest serving member.

Most notably she was an amazing wife, great mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Family was very important to her. She always enjoyed getting together during holidays and having crabs in the summer with her family.

She was well respected in the community and a member of the Maryland Farm Bureau.

She is survived by her children: Ronald Clay Poff and wife Carolyn, Faye Ann Niner and Lou Anne Poff all of Hampstead, Maryland. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 2 step grandchildren along with numerous great-grandchildren.

In addition to being predeceased by her husband, Clayton Poff, she was also predeceased by her sisters Ruby Bull, Pearl Leppo, Esther Kopp; step-brother Raymond Leppo and step-sister Evelyn Masimore; and her son-in-law Robert L. Niner.

Family will receive friends at the ECKHARDT FUNERAL CHAPEL, P.A., 3296 Charmil Drive, Manchester, Maryland 21102 on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, from 10 AM to 12 PM. Funeral services will begin at 12 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Greenmount United Methodist Church, 2001 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, Maryland 21074 or Bridging Life Hospice Care (Dove House) 292 Stoner Avenue, Westminster, Maryland 21157.

Arrangements are being handled by the ECKHARDT FUNERAL CHAPEL, P.A., Manchester, Maryland and
online condolences may be offered at www.eckhardtfuneralchapel.com.