Leo Franklin Elbon

Leo Franklin Elbon, 70, of Geneva, Ohio formerly of Weirton, West Virgina, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 16, 2026, at Geneva Memorial Hospital.

Leo was born July 21, 1956, in Buckhannon, WV to the late Edward J. Elbon and Pauline R. Elbon. He was a graduate of Weir High School with the Auto Mechanics program; this led him to his life’s work at auto repair/bodywork. He was one of Weirton, WV’s finest mechanics with 15 plus years in the garage for the city of Weirton Public Works.

His passion for cars and his love of the outdoors, water, hunting and fishing led him to Geneva on the Lake to continue his life’s work as a sought-after mechanic servicing the Geneva State Park Marina and DB Marine and Outdoor Sports until his untimely death.

Leo is survived by his wife, Debbie Plum Elbon, they devoted 23 years to each other and were married on March 25, 2023. Together they blended a family of Leo’s girls, Melissa Woods (Phillip), Maria Canon (Michael), Jessica Elbon (Harley), Jenna DeWitt (Leonard); Debbie’s children, Dustin Emler, Destiney Penny (deceased), and Travis Sullivan. He is also survived by 22 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson; brother, Eugene Elbon (Patty); sisters, Marilyn Bloomer, and Shelia Cline; 2 sisters in law and 3 brothers in law, and father-in-law, Fred Plum. Also surviving are his best friend, Bill Hoffecker; his beloved dogs, Minnie and Chase; and several nieces, nephews and extended Buckhannon, WV family.

Leo was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law, David Bloomer; and mother-in-law, Karla Plum.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 3-6pm at Lake Erie Cremation & Funeral Services, 1500 Harpersfield Rd, Geneva, OH 44041.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family c/o Lake Erie Cremation & Funeral Services.

Arrangements are being handled by Lake Erie Cremation & Funeral Services. (440) 361-2273. www.LakeErieCrematory.com