Charles "Pete" Edward

Lease

Charles "Pete" Edward Lease, 84, passed away on November 11, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 16, 1942 in Cumberland, MD to the late Charles Jasper and Ruth Elizabeth (Sweitzer) Lease. In addition to his parents, Pete was preceded in death by his brother, Lawrence "Larry" Lease and niece, Shelly Keefauver.

Pete graduated from Allegany High School in 1960 and joined the Air Force and served during the Vietnam War. He was a proud Vietnam veteran. Pete worked as a test engineer for Frederick Electronics for over 25 years. Pete also built computer air conditioning units for Airflow and served on the operation and maintenance staff for the Executive Office of the President of the United States at the Olney Federal Support Center. Pete loved to hunt, ride his ATV and dirt bike, hang out with his friends and spend quality time with his family. He was a 40 year member of the American Legion and a member of the Harley Owner Group (HOG) for many years.

Pete is survived by his loving daughter, Sandra Copenhaver and her husband, Timothy; the love of his life since 2017, Victoria Smith; sister, Linda Keefauver and sister in law, Norma Lease; grandson, Logan Copenhaver; and Mason Wolfe, who was like a grandson to Pete; extended family, Joni Cool and her husband Matt and their sons' Parker and Cooper; he is also survived by special friends, Richie Deater, Ken Skilton, Brad Skilton, Butch Ruby, and Arnold Eby and many other very close friends.

Friends and family will be received on Tuesday, November 17th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A., 108 Virginia Ave, Cumberland, MD, 21502. A funeral service will begin at 12:00 pm with Pastor Linda Lambert officiating. Interment will immediately follow in Rocky Gap Veteran's Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded by Ft. Cumberland Post 13 Honor Guard.

A celebration of life will be held on December 5, 2026 at 10:00 am at Mission Point Fellowship 11425 Beaver Dam Rd., Union Bridge, MD 21791.

Condolences may be left at www.ScarpelliFH.com.