William G Fishel, age 77, of Hegins, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at his residence.

He was born on Tuesday, May 20, 1947, in Indiana, PA, a son of the late Francis G Fishel and the late Betty J (Hilty) Fishel. He was lovingly raised by his grandparents William and Lela Hilty.

Bill retired from Dauphin County as Director of Vehicle Maintenance and also retired from the Paxtang Police and the Dauphin County Drug Task Force.

He was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Sacramento.

He was also a member of FandAM Ashler Lodge of Lykens.

He was recently preceded in death by his beloved wife, the light of his life, Ginger J (Gilbert) Fishel. He was also preceded in death by a son, Robert Kocher; two brothers Russell and Robert Fishel, and a sister, Frances Kramer.

He is survived by two sons, Erin Kocher and his wife Kasey of Perkasie, and Jamie Barge and his wife Nikki of Lykens; seven daughters, Karla Mace of Lykens, Tomi Beers and her husband Tim of Valley View, Patricia Snelbaker and her husband Elwood of York Haven, Diana Edward of Gardners, Pamela Morrow of New Cumberland, Angelique Fishel of The Colony, TX, and Heather Fishel of Wormleysburg; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; and a sister, Sandi Kauffman of Carlisle.

Funeral services will be held at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Sacramento, on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Raymond W. Holland, III officiating.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Saturday at the church.

Burial will be in St. Mark's Cemetery, Spring Glen.

Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc., Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com .