EPPLEY-SHEELER – Mary G. “Gert” (Costic), 70, The Patriot, Somerset, formerly of Jenners, died Sept. 24, 2013, at Somerset Hospital. Born May 22, 1943, in Johnstown, daughter of Stephen H. and Veronica “Fronie” (Hrizak) Costic. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Thomas H. Sheeler, on Aug. 7, 2001; granddaughter, Lisa Eppley; and brother, Robert J. Costic. Survived by sons, Craig S. Eppley, married to Roxann “Rocky” (Sipe), Somerset; Gregg A. “Butch” Eppley, New Castle; and Douglas M. Eppley, married to Michelle (Meyers), Jennerstown; grandchildren, Nichole Hampe and Justin, Jill and Zachary Eppley; great-grandchildren, Jacob, Brayden, Lilly and Lance; sister, Barbara L. Erzen, Show Low, Ariz.; brothers, Stephen R., married to Nancy (Emery), Johnstown; and James R., married to Marilyn (Safko), Greensburg; and numerous nieces and nephews. Employee of the former Dorfman & Hoffman and Nancy Carol and Somerset Manufacturing Garment Factories and Sunrise HHC, Somerset. Viewing will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Hoffman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 409 Main St., Boswell, where service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Pastor Michael A. Dunlap, presiding. Interment, Christ Casebeer Lutheran Cemetery, Somerset. Donations in Gert’s memory may be sent to Lupus Foundation of America by calling 1-800-800-5776 or Windber Hospice, 600 Somerset Ave., Windber, Pa. 15963. To express condolences, make a donation, light a candle or order flowers, visit HoffmanFuneralHomes.com.

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