Linda D. (Metzger) Pepper, 82, of LeRoy, passed away at the Troy Guthrie Hospital,on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, due to complications with surgery.Linda was born December 29, 1939,to the late Clarence and Erma (Taylor) Metzger. She attended Canton Area Schools and was a graduate of the class of 1958 where she was very active in the Home Economics program. Shortly after high school Linda married her true love, Carlyle "Bud" Pepper in Leroy Township. Together they shared more than 51 years of blessed marriage and raised three children until Bud's passing on September 30, 2010. Linda was a member of the Leroy Independent Baptist Church.

Anyone who had the pleasure of knowing Linda knew she was a hard worker. In her earlier years she was employed by Troy Craft and in 1958 she and Bud acquired their first dairy farm. In 1977, they purchased the former Barnhart farm in West Franklin, which their sons now proudly own. Linda would see to the daily operations of the dairy as well as helped out at nearly every auction at the Wyalusing, Athens and Troy Sale Barns with Bud. Despite her busy schedule shealways found time to take care of her home and most importantly her family. She never complained and always said with a smile "do what you gotta do!"

Linda was a devoted and dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. Because of her caring ways, she was lovingly referred to as mom by many. Linda was an exceptional cook and loved to bake. She was especially known for her famous Potato Salad and making cakes for others. Because of her hospitality she never knew if she would be cooking for two or two hundred. Gladly inviting anyone who stopped by to stay for supper. You were guaranteed to never leave Linda's house with an empty stomach. She truly embraced the love of her family, and their well-being was always her number one priority.

Surviving Linda are her children; Ed (Pam) Pepper of Leroy, Tim (Carolyn) Pepper of West Franklin and Cory Pepper of Leroy, grandchildren; Dani (Brad) Hugo, Desi (Kirk) Space, Adam (Devon) Pepper, Heather Pepper, Heidi (Zack) Grace, Dylan, Nick, Wes, Colt and Ace Pepper, great-grandchildren; Stormy (Cody) Wolfe, Kody Powell, Makenna Wolfe, Cyra Hugo, Brendyn, Brody and Bryelle Space, Bridger and Paisley Pepper, Ashlyn Grace, Kyle Powell and Dawson Hugo, great-great grandchildren; Kix Carr and Scarlett Wolfe, a sister; Audrey (Charles) Brackman of Blandon, PA, sisters-in-law; Betty 9Con) Benninger of Leroy, Norma Nichols of East Smithfield and Viola Metzger of North union, brothers-in-law; Brad 9Faye) Pepper of Granville Summit and Rev. William "Bill" (Patti) Pepper of Altoona, special friends; Ralph and Myra McNeal of Towanda, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Besides her parents Linda was predeceased by her husband Carlyle "Bud" Pepper, a sister; Marie (Art) Harkness, brother; Bruce Metzger and a brother-in-law; Robert Pepper.

The family invites friends to attend a viewing on Sunday, March 27, 2022, from 10 A.M. – 1P.M. at Pepper Funeral Home, 578 Springbrook Drive, Canton, PA 17724 Funeral services will follow at 1 P.M. withpastors Ruby Sosa and Duane Taylor officiating. Burial will be held in Leroy Cemetery. Please share your memories of Linda and condolences with the family at www.pepperfuneralhomes.com