Leon John Geibel, Sr. age 95, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away on November 2, 2026, at Meritus Hospital in Hagerstown.

Born on May 23, 1931, in East Butler PA, he was the son of the late Sylvester H. Geibel and the late Matilda (Holy) Geibel.

Leon was a graduate of Fairview Township/Karns City High School in Karns City, PA, class of 1950. He also attended Tri-State College, Angola, IN. He was a veteran of the US Navy during the Korean War. He was an Electrical Estimator, Project Manager for 38 years, working for a number of Contractors and Subcontractors in the Washington, DC area. He was a member of the American Legion Post 211, Korean War Veterans Chapter 312, and Woodmen of the World Chapter 1.

Leon will join his wife, Josephine Geibel, who died in 2021 after being married for 64 ½ years. He also leaves behind his children, Linda Nead, Mary Jo Staub (Paul), Teresa Linger, and Leon Geibel, Jr. (Lois). Grandchildren: Daniel Nead, Paul Staub, Jr. (Lauren), Greg Staub (Nicki), Christoper Anderson (Emily), Sarah Anderson, Kimberly Anderson, Natalee Linger, Michael Ellison, and Brandon Geibel (Gabby). Great-Grandchildren: Claire Ann, Christopher, KateLynn, Justin, Raelynn, Logan, Michael, Caroline and Jayla.

In addition to his parents, Leon was preceded in death by his siblings, Sylvester J. Geibel (Rita), Adrain Geibel (Madeline), Eileen Slater (Raymond), Bernard Geibel (Anne), and sons-in-law, Norman Nead and Ronald Linger.

The viewing will be held at Minnich Funeral Home, 415 E. Wilson Blvd., Hagerstown, MD, on Monday, November 9, 2026, from 6:00-8:00pm. The Korean War Veterans will provide honors at 7pm.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 17630 Virginia Ave., Hagerstown. Rev. David Ray will officiate.

Burial will be at 2pm on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 13801 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD, with Deacon David Suley officiating.