Duane P. Hepler

Duane P. Hepler, 70, of Cressona, passed away Saturday, Jan. 6, at home.

Born Nov. 21, 1953, in Pottsville, he was a son of Kathleen (Riggs) Reiley, of Pottsville, and the late Sterling "Skeet" Hepler.

He was the husband of Nancy J. (Sirko) Hepler.

Duane was a 1971 graduate of Blue Mountain High School.

He was the owner/operator of Scott Millwork, Cressona, from 1985-2021.

Duane was a member of St. Mark's United Church of Christ, Cressona.

He also belonged to Summit Station Fire Company and Goodwill Hose Company. He was an active member of the Schuylkill Builders Association. An avid hunter, he was a member of the Cressona Rod & Gun Club, Goodwill Rod & Gun Club and Pine Grove Fish & Game. He was a member of Cressona Lodge 222 F&AM. Duane also loved to golf.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his stepmother, Joanne Hepler, and his stepfather, Bob Reiley.

In addition to his wife and mother, Duane is survived by a daughter, Melissa Hepler, of Dundalk, Md.; a son, Jason, husband of Crystal Hepler, of Mechanicsburg; grandsons, Caleb Braden Hepler and Caden James Hepler; and a sister, Loren, wife of Bill Reichert, of Cressona.

A viewing will be held from 1 to 2:15 p.m. Friday, Jan. 12, at Geschwindt-Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home Inc., Schuylkill Haven. A Masonic service will be conducted at 2:15 p.m. Celebration of Life funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m., with the Rev. Kevin Fruchtl officiating. At the family's request, memorial donations may be forwarded to St. Mark's UCC, 30 W. Pottsville St., Cressona, PA 17929, or Masonic Charities, 1 Masonic Drive, Elizabethtown, PA 17022. To extend online condolences, visit www.gsesfuneralhomes.com. Geschwindt-Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home Inc., Schuylkill Haven, has been entrusted with arrangements.