Dennis R. Hepler

Dennis R. Hepler, 73, of Mount Carmel passed away on Saturday evening December 20, 2025 at Geisinger Medical Center-Danville.

Born in Ashland on November 4, 1952 he was the son of the late Emma (Osman) and Ralph Hepler.

He was the husband of the late Cheryl Ann (Symons) Hepler who passed away in 2003.

Dennis was of the Lutheran faith.  He graduated from Tri Valley High School in 1970.

He was a member of VFW Post 2110 Mount Carmel, Eagles, Elks, Clover Hose Company, American Legion Post 804-Atlas, Lithuanian Social Club-Mount Carmel and Shamokin Dam Fire Company.   

Dennis enjoyed fishing, camping at Shady Nook, Elvis and traveling.

He was preceded in death by; parents Emma & Ralph Osman; wife Cheryl Ann (Symons) Hepler; sister Ellen Snyder.

Surviving are son Eric Hepler (Meghan), Williamsport; daughter Sarah Hepler, Bloomsburg; 2 grandsons Huck & Will Hepler; sister Gail Shertzer (Charles), Halifax; sister Ruth Snyder (Ernest), Pitman; sister Susan Lazor (John), Sugarloaf; brother in law Marvin Snyder, Leck Hill; many nieces, nephews, in laws and extended family.

A viewing for family and friends will be held on Friday morning December 26th from 10:00-11:00 AM at the Elysburg funeral home.  Funeral services will begin at 11:00 AM Friday morning with Rev. Joan Brown officiating. Burial will be at the Mount Carmel Cemetery following services.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Dennis’ memory to American Legion Post 804, 11637 State Route 61, Mount Carmel PA 17851.

Rothermel-Heizenroth & Clark Funeral Services Inc, 387 W. Valley Ave, Elysburg PA 17824, have been entrusted with the arrangements.  To extend online condolences, visit www.kullfuneral.com.

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