Name: Viewing for Donald W. "Don" Blyler Jr.
Start: 2021-01-17T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2021-01-17T22:00:00.000Z
Location: Kreamer Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. - Annville

Donald W. "Don" Blyler, Jr.

Lebanon - Donald W. "Don" Blyler, Jr., born on August 23, 1944, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2021 at the WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital located in Lebanon, PA. He was the son of Donald W. Blyler, Sr. and Marion Geesaman Blyler.

A graduate of Lebanon High School class of 1962 and member of the PA National Guard, he married Mary M. Kolovani on October 3, 1964. He and his wife went on to build a successful printing company, Donald Blyler Offset, which operated for 35 years. Honored to be named Eastern Pennsylvania's Small Business Person of the year by the US Small Business Administration in 1992, as well as the recipient of the Neographic Person of the Year Award in 2012. He served as a mentor to numerous Lebanon County Vo-Tech students and was deeply rooted in providing Lebanon County with opportunities for quality employment and prosperity. Armed with a strong faith, he was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church.

An avid outdoorsman and conservationist, he enjoyed a vast majority of outdoor hobbies and interests. He was a member of the Harley Owners Group (HOG), Sunbury Grouse Club, Ducks Unlimited, Safari Club, and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.

A proud father and family man, he enjoyed traveling with family and friends. He is survived by his beloved wife, Mary, daughter Nicole, wife of Brian Hockley, son Donald III, granddaughter Alexandra Hockley and grandson Logan Hockley. In addition, he is survived by two brothers, a sister, several brother and sister in-laws, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 18, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Kreamer Funeral Home, 618 E. Main Street, Annville, PA 17003. Viewing will be held Sunday, January 17th from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the funeral home, and from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. prior to the service on Monday. Burial will take place in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery with military honors. Those wishing to view the service online may do so at 11 a.m. on Monday the 18th. Visit www.kreamerfuneralhome.com, click on the Live Stream tab and scroll down to click on the Annville location link.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital (to honor the doctors, nurses and staff who work tirelessly) or to St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Lebanon, PA.

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Published by Lebanon Daily News from Jan. 9 to Jan. 11, 2021.

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Annette C Means

January 3, 2023

Dear Mary, Nikki, Donald, Brian and Family, It was a privilege to know your dear father, father-in-law, husband and grandfather. He leaves a beautiful legacy and the highest standard of character for all of us. My heart continues to break for you. May you find comfort in knowing that he is in heaven with Jesus.
Annette (Cassel Means)

Judy Brenner

January 18, 2021

Dear Mary, Nikki, Donald, Brian and Family,
It was an honor and blessing to have known Don as a wonderful brother in law, good man, husband, father and uncle to my children. I am so very thankful for the blessing of knowing him and having the wonderful memories of the great family times, vacations, experiences and memories we all experienced together!
Many prayers for Mary, Nikki, Brian and Family and Donald. May God heal your hearts during this time of tremendous loss.
Most lovingly remembered and with love to you all.

Greg Kline

January 18, 2021

I am glad I got to know Don Blyler, and work for his printing company during his expansion into a High Quality commercial Printing Company, I can remember interviewing with him a few years earlier, and I was not yet at the experience level needed to fill the position in his pre- press department. Donald was very kind to me, and said get some more experience, and when a position comes up in the future he would consider me, Donald kept his word, and hired me in 1991 for a position in his pre-press department. I am so glad I got to work for his company, He also Hired my dad Tom Kline, formerly from LVO.
I will remember Donald Blyler as a Quality Guy, who hired Quality People, and operated a Top Quality Printing Company, l am thankful I got to know Donald Blyler and his wonderful family. Thank You Don,
Greg Kline

Jim Boyer

January 16, 2021

Mary and family. Sorry to hear of Dons passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

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Annette C Means

January 12, 2021

There are no words to describe the loss to our community when Donald Blyler, Jr. passed into the arms of Jesus. He was a good man and he set a very high bar for all of us. He was honest, hard working and loyal. He had a terrific sense of humor. He made a difference in my life and I am very grateful to have known him.

SUSAN & WILLIAM EHRGOOD

January 12, 2021

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Evelyn Epstein

January 11, 2021

I am beyond saddened to learn of Don Blyler's untimely death.I have known him for many years. He was a kind-
hearted wonderful man. He was a strong family man and had a zest for life. He and Mary built an award-winning printing company. May he eternally rest in peace, and may all who mourn him cherish their many happy memories .
Deepest condolences to Mary, Don III, Nikki and family. I will personally miss him.

Lori mccormick

January 11, 2021

My dad mike had many good stories and memories of don hunting with us out in montana. We looked forward to seeing him at the harrisburg sportshow every year and catching up. My mom, janice, and I wish to offer our deepest sympathy to his family. We lost dad last year and know the kind of grief you are feeling. Remember the good times!

Sylvia Hower Mellor

January 11, 2021

To Mary and to Don's extended family, he was definitely one of the good ones! I'm so sorry to read of Don's passing but so happy to know of his faith and that he has received his final reward. Hang on to every precious memory, I know you must have many. God bless your entire family.

The Staff of Kreamer Funeral Home

January 9, 2021

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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