Robert N. Lepore, formerly of Coatesville

Robert N. Lepore, 92, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at Moravian Manor in Lititz.

He was the husband of the late Wanda Myers Lepore, who died in 1999. Born in Atglen, he was the son of the late Sylvan and Alberta Wallace Lepore.

He was a 1942 graduate of Scott High School in Coatesville, then graduated then from the Capitol City Radio School in Washington DC, which trained junior engineers during World War II. He wanted to be an entrepreneur and operated R.N. Lepore TV and Appliances for 52 years from 1944 to 1996, first on S. Duke St. and later at 160162 E. King St. He was a pioneer in introducing color televisions to the Lancaster community and from 1947 to 1966 sold more TVs than any other retailer in Lancaster County. He was also a major seller of Whirlpool appliances. Eventually, he invested in apartment buildings in Lancaster city. He partnered with E. James Hogan to build Cedar Acres East in the 1960s and later developed other properties with Mr. Hogan. He continued to work with the Hogan family and at the time of his passing was president of Cedar Acres East. Investments and property development remained an important interest until his death.

Robert is survived by his children: Deborah married to Clayton Moyers of Lititz, Michael Lepore of Lancaster and Jeffrey Lepore of Millersville; grandsons Robert Moyers, William Moyers, Christopher Phillips; siblings Mary Hetrick, Pauline Gibson, Rosa Miller and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his siblings: Charles, Sylvan “Steve”, Benjamin, Lewis, James, William, Elsie Shank, and Dorothy Hurley.

The family would like to thank the nurses at Central Penn Nursing Care as well as the aides at Home Instead Senior Care for making it possible for Robert to remain in his home until the last two months of his life. We also would like to thank the nurses, therapists, CNAs, and social workers at Moravian Manor for the care, kindness, and friendship offered Robert during his stay. Thanks also to Dr. Monica Calderon, Dr. Paul Russinko, Dr. Justin Cappiello, Dr. Steve Jacobs, Dr. Doreen Bett, Neurology and Stroke Associates, Dr. Robert Howse, and in years past the late Dr. Darel Snook for their great care of our Dad and Granddad as well.

Friends will be received on Saturday, June 17, 2017 from 1:30-2:30PM at the Charles F. Snyder Jr Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA with the Funeral Service to follow at 2:30PM. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution in Robert’s memory to the American Heart Association, 610 Community Way, Lancaster, PA 17603 or the American Diabetes Association, Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312. To send an online condolence, please visit

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