Oldtown—Leon Charles Hodel, 72, of Oldtown, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020, at UMPC Western Maryland Hospital. Born in Oldtown, MD, on February 7, 1948, he was the son of Juanita (Kinser) Hodel, Cumberland, and the late John Hodel. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his wife, Janice (Clark) Hodel; daughter, Jane Walton; brother, Patrick Hodel; sister, Kathy; and great-granddaughter, Ciara Morris. Leon graduated from Oldtown High School. Following high school, he relocated to Wilmington, DE, where he worked for Insteel. He retired after 40 years of service as a machine operator. Leon enjoyed woodworking, and loved taking care of his chickens. Following his retirement, Leon was employed at Texas Grill House Restaurant. He loved the many friends he made at the restaurant who were both fellow workers and customers. Leon also made many friends at the Bethel Assembly of God Church in Oldtown that his wife Ruth (DuValt) Hodel faithfully attended. In addition to his mother, Leon is survived by wife, Ruth (DuValt) Hodel; his children, Matthew Hodel, Leon Hodel, Tammy Potts and husband Mike, and Holly Hodel; special granddaughter, Beverly Hodel and Robert Paxton, who was responsible for his care; grandchildren, Matthew Hodel, Shyanne Cerroni, Emma Hodel, Ocean Hodel, William Hodel, Katlyn Warner, Johnathan Kranz, Justin Kranz, Sarah Harmon, Samantha Potts, Britney Hodel, Joshua Hodel, Tommy Hodel, and Gabriel Wilson; great-grandchildren, Bobby, Korra, Madisyn, and Jayden, Arizona Saga; sisters, Mary Ritchie and husband Perry, Marie Spence, Barbara Rodriguez, Rosa Nixon, and Linda Hodel; brothers, Mark Hodel and wife Victoria, Timmy Hodel and wife Judy, and John Hodel; step-sons, Jimmy Ellis, and Keith DeVault; step-daughters, Sharon Schmidt and husband Rich, Vickie Hout, and Lori Brockmarkle and husband Jim; aunts, Betty Fletcher, Linda Groves, and Gail; uncle, Dan Kinser; special sister-in-law, Ruth; as well as several nieces, nephews, and special cousins. Leon also had many friends at Teachers Credit Union in LaVale. Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A., 108 Virginia Avenue on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 from 11 A.M. until 1 P.M. Funeral services will be conducted following the visitation at 1 P.M. with Rev. Steve Nelson officiating. Burial will take place in Fairview Cemetery in Artemas, PA. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor Leon's memory may do so by making contributions toward his funeral expenses, Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A., 108 Virginia Avenue, Cumberland, MD 21502. Condolences may be left at www.ScarpelliFH.com.