Melvin O. Hebets, 58, of Grand Valley, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023. He was born on July 22, 1964, in Venango County, to Dennis Hebets and Patricia (Dean) Richardson. His father precedes him in death.

He married to Wendy Hebets. She also precedes him in death.

Melvin was employed by CSX Railroad for many years where he serviced the lines.

He loved to be outdoors; you could often find him hunting, fishing, or camping. When he was indoors, he enjoyed solving crossword puzzles and shooting pool. Family was very important to Melvin and he always made them a priority. He will be greatly missed by them all.

Left to cherish his memory are his sons, Dennis Hebets of Corry and Cody Jackson and his wife, Tefanie, of Buells Corners; his daughters, Courtney Rogacki of Winchester, VA and Tiffany McElhinny of Oil City; several grandchildren; his mother, Patricia Dean and her husband, Roger, of Spartansburg; his brothers, Craig Hebets and his wife, Holly, of Tionesta, Gary Hebets and his wife, Paula, of Titusville, and Brian Dresbach and special friend, Laura Cantrell, of Desoto, MO; his sisters, Tammy Huey and her husband, Don, of Franklin, Darla Keyes and her husband, Roger, of Titusville, and Denise Jones of Spartansburg; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his father and his wife, Melvin is preceded in death by his daughters, Naomi Hebets and Amanda Jackson.

In keeping with Melvin's wishes, there will be no services. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Gardinier-Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, PA.

Memorial contributions can be made in Melvin's memory to help the family defray funeral expenses to Gardinier-Warren Funeral Home, 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, PA, 16323 or at www.WarrenFH.com.

Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Melvin's Book of Memories at www.WarrenFH.com.