Howard P. Hepler

Age 62, of Louisville, passed away Monday, April 8, 2024 in the Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton.  He was born Sept. 27, 1961 in Salem to Milford and Gloria (Pennell) Hepler, Jr.  He was a driver for the Canton Repository for 21 years.  He graduated from Minerva High School in 1981 and is a US Navy Veteran having served on the USS Yosemite.

He is survived by his wife, Sheila (Dickey) Hepler whom he married June 25, 2016; stepdaughter, Elizabeth (Erwin) Johnson of Massillon; stepson, Craig Fetterman of New Philadelphia; 3 sisters, Kathy Becker of SC, Trish (Jerry) Strait of Louisville, Pam Scott of Kensington; and 5 grandchildren, Courtnie and Caleb Johnson, Landon, McKenna and Gabriel Fetterman.

Following cremation, a Celebration of Life will be at a later date.  Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register book at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com.