Matthew J. Hevel, 53, of Lebanon died peacefully, Wednesday, September 29, 2021, in his residence. He was the husband of Verlee L. Spang Hevel with whom he shared 13 years of marriage.

Born in Harrisburg on January 10, 1968, he was the son of Mary Nork Hevel of Palmyra and the late Pete Hevel. He was employed by H. B. Reese Candy Company. Matt was a graduate of Central Dauphin High School, a die-hard Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Orioles fan, and enjoyed Sprint Car Racing but most of all, he loved his family.

Surviving in addition to his wife and mother is a son, Tyler Hevel of Harrisburg, two stepdaughters, Staci O’Byle of Lebanon, Amy O’Byle of Lancaster, 3 grandchildren, Isabella Hevel, Niva Siozos, Emberlyn Siozos, two brothers, David, husband of Barbara Hevel of Palmyra, Peter, husband of Michele Hevel of Fredericksburg, two sisters, Tracy, wife of Anthony Forray of Hummelstown, Elizabeth, wife of Kevin Hensil of Palmyra, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death in addition to his father by a son Brendan Hevel.

Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. at the Kreamer Funeral Home and Crematory, 618 E. Main Street, Annville with a visitation beginning at 4:00 p.m. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Transitions, P.O. Box 40, Mohnton, PA 19540 in his memory.