Obituaries

William “Bill” Epler, 76

November 24, 2021

William “Bill” Epler passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 in Lancaster.

He is survived by his wife of 22 years Nancy Kirkner-Epler, his three lovely daughters from the marriage to his late wife Sharon Kofalt: Lisa Swaboda (husband Bill), Michele Mistretta (husband John) Kristen Costello (husband Mike also his two step daughters Sherry ( husband Chris), Michelle, and two grandsons AJ and Mike Swaboda.

Bill was also grandfather to Steffanie, Ron, Amanda, Christen, Dan, Jeff, Nick, and Dylan.

The last twelve years Bill was raising three great grandchildren with love, Cierra, Noah and Josh; he also had two other great grandchildren Brendon and Adrian. Bill also had a 23 month old great great grandson Kayson.

Services will be private.

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Condolences to the Family

December 23, 2021

Accept my deepest condolences on the pass of Bill.  I am sure he will be missed by all.  Best to all family members and friends.                                  Your brother, Ken

December 11, 2021

Dad, I still cannot wrap my head around you no longer being here. You are the one that raised me after mom got sick and everything good in me is because of you. I have countless wonderful memories of you and me and I hope they stay with me forever. I love you more than anything in this life,  Your “tagalong”,  Kristen.

November 30, 2021

 Nancy and family please except my deepest condolences. Bill will be missed. He was our go-to handy-man who could do it all at Stoltzfus Feed. 
Karen Fahrenbach (Hoffmeier)

November 29, 2021

Beautiful photo of Dad. 💜 He is now the happiest he’s ever been in his life celebrating in heaven with Jesus. My strong tower has joined with The Strong Tower. Amen. 
Lisa Swaboda

November 29, 2021

Sending hugs and prayers of comfort. Kristen was my highschool best friend and I have many fond memories of Bill. So sorry for you loss. 
Corinne Butz

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