Thomas Dean Capel Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Thomas Dean Capel of Salem, Ohio, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Thomas left this world on April 10, 2026 at the age of 73, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Burt Carl Capel, Jr. and Jean A. Paxson (Lantz); and his brother David Capel. He is survived by: his wife Sue C. Leider; his children, Heather Butler (Johnnie) of Deatsville, AL, Abi Werle (Simon) of Fortville, IN and Thomas Matthew Capel (Katie) of Fairview Park, OH; his sisters, Janis Paynter (Jeff) of England, Pamela Koran (Kenny) of Florida and Barbara Shaffer (David) of Salem; his grandchildren, Nathan Butler, Joshua, Hannah Werle, Jacob, Samantha and Brady Capel; and his mother-in-law Martha Leider of Salem.

Memorial tributes may take the form of contributions in Tom's name to the Wounded Warrior Project by visiting http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org.