Blaine E. Hepler

Blaine E. Hepler, 87, of West Mayfield, formerly of Brighton Township, passed away on June 14, 2026.

Born on May 16, 1939, in Connellsville, he was the son of Orton Hepler and Jane (Beal) Hepler.

Throughout his life, Blaine devoted much of his career to protecting and serving others. He served the community as a police officer for 7 years with the Brighton Township Police Department and was a proud volunteer fireman with the Brighton Township Fire Department. When he was 18, he spent his Saturdays as a lifeguard at Mt. Vernon Park, Blaine worked in loss prevention at the former department store Hills, and later retired from Mac Plastics in Washington, PA.

In his free time, Blaine was an avid outdoorsman. He found great joy while fishing and camping, especially his peanut time with his camping crew. Family members fondly recall the time when he named a calf after Renee and raised it in the fenced area of the yard, until they butchered it which was almost the end of their relationship.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Linda; two sons-in-law, Ray Hermes and Christopher Bufalini.

Blaine will be greatly missed by his sons, David (Deniece) Hepler, of GA, Danny (Carey) Hepler, of West Mayfield, PA, Darin (Nicole) Hepler, of Brighton Township, PA; daughters, Denise Hermes (Keith Burr), of TX, Darla Hepler, of AZ, and Dawn Bufalini, of West Mayfield, PA; sister, Linda Rose, of Jeannette, PA; as well as 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Friends will be received Sunday, June 21, 2026, from 12p.m. until 4p.m. in the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third St., where a service will be conducted Monday, June 22, 2026, at 11 a.m. Private Inurnment to take place at Beaver Cemetery at a late date. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.