Cynthia A Hepler

Cynthia Hepler Cynthia Hepler, 63, of Victory Church Road, Cranberry Township, Franklin, died at 5:40 a.m. Thursday, March 11 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born March 20, 1946, in Franklin, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Thelma Kline Davis. She was married October 21, 1981 to Orren Hepler who survives. Mrs. Hepler was co-owner of Hepler Transport, and had worked as a Ward Secretary at the former Franklin Hospital for over 20 years. Mrs. Hepler was a graduate of Franklin High School. She enjoyed playing bingo and traveling to casinos and, most of all, spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Hepler is survived by her son, Wes D. Hepler of Franklin; and her two daughters, Jodi L. Bevier and her husband, Douglas, and Dawn D. Schrader, all of Franklin. She is also survived by her father-in-law, Orrin Hepler of Franklin; her brother, Jay Davis and his wife, Shelly of Franklin; and her sister Sue Hurst and her husband, Gene, of Knox; several nieces and nephews; and her thirteen grandchildren, Shaley Hepler, Shaden Hepler, both of Franklin, Abigal Bennett of Cooperstown, Tommy Cutchall, Brianna Bevier, Haydon Bevier, Kathryn Martin, Joseph Martin, Carlene Schrader, Scott David Schrader, Mathew Jackson, all of Franklin, Danielle Harris of Oil City, and Quinn Heffern of Franklin. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hepler was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Martha Hepler. Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 16 at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 17 at the Funeral Home, with the Rev. Steve Henry, pastor of Victory Heights United Brethren in Christ Church, presiding. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 2680, North Canton, OH 44720. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.