Carole J. Eppley

Our beloved mom, Carole Joan (Candel) Eppley, passed away on October 28, 2026 at the age of 90. She was born in Bucyrus, Ohio on March 25, 1936 to her late parents, Lloyd and Dorothy (Shifferly) Candel. She was a graduate of Bucyrus High School and on April 4, 1954, she married the love of her life and our dad, the late Donald Eppley. Also preceding her in death were brother-in-law, Orville Eppley and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Luther and Phyllis Eppley.

Carole is survived by children, Kimberly (Keith) Light of Hebron, Ohio, Kristine Strauch of Bucyrus, and David (Sue) Eppley of Gibsonia, Pennsylvania. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren are Aaron Light, Lewis Center, Ohio, Brian Light and daughter Gemma, Hebron, Christin (Craig) Loose and sons Noah and Bennett, Westerville, Ohio, Lauren (Michael) Welty and children Mason and Audrey, New Albany, Ohio, Laura (Derek) Allinder and daughter Adeline, Gibsonia, Pennsylvania, and Dr. David Eppley Jr. (fiancée Dr. Angelica Carnemolla), Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Carole is also survived by special cousins, Nancy Heiby and Jacqueline Hall and sister-in-law, Gladys Eppley.

Carole’s family was her greatest joy and she filled our lives with love, laughter and warmth. Her kind and caring spirit will be remembered always. She will be missed beyond words and loved forever.

No calling hours will be observed but a Memorial Service will be held at Wise Funeral Service on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 11:00 am. The family suggests memorials be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital through the funeral home.

Memories and photos can be shared in the guestbook of Carole’s tribute page at www.wisefuneral.com.