Leroy J. Hottle, 77, died peacefully in his sleep Sat. Sept 12th at his home in Quakertown. He was the loving husband of Eileen (Heimbach) Hottle for the past 50 years. Born in Pleasant Valley, he was a son of the late William and Beatta (Leith) Hottle. In addition to his wife, he is survived by sons James and his life partner Carol Rothrock, and Tal Bartholomew; granddaughters Nicole Zimmerman and husband Jessie, and Amanda Williams and husband Dale; great-grandchildren Olyvia, Payton, Gavyn, Dylan, and Brooke; sister Verna Troxell; and brother Harold. Services will be private at the convenience of the family.