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Obituary of Ruth M. Heichel, 85

Name of Deceased Ruth M. Heichel
Age 85
Date of Death 03/23/2016
Date of Birth 05/15/1930
Funeral Home Kader-Neff Funeral Home

Ruth M. Heichel, 85, of Lock Haven, formerly of Blanchard, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at the Haven Skilled Rebab facility in Lock Haven.

She was born on May 15, 1930 in Howard, a daughter of the late Raymond and Bertha Bittner Lucas. On July 26,1950 She was united in marriage to Richard Heichel, he preceded her in death on January 11, 2005.

Ruth graduated from Howard High School and pursued her desire to help others, especially the elderly, by enrolling in nursing school.Upon completion of her training she was employed at Leaderer Nursing Home in Jersey Shore for many years. She had also been employed at Woolrich.

She had attended the Liberty Baptist Church in Blanchard. Ruth was a former member of the Lock Haven Moose Club as well as the Castanea Fire Company.

She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her family. She took great pleasure in helping the elderly.

Ruth is survived by two daughters; Kathy L. Peters of Howard, and Joan L. Jordan of Hazleton, three sons; Randy G. and John R. both of Mill Hall, and Joel F. Heichel of Jacksonville, Fl., four sisters; Dorothy Gardner and June Heverly of Howard, Martha Wise of Lock Haven, and Gerry Miller of Spring Mills. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 6 great- grandchildren.She was preceded by 2 brothers; Marvin and Dean Lucas.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 28, 2016 at 12:30 p.m. at the Kader- Neff Funeral Home, 135 W. Main Street, Howard, with Rev. Dr. Christopher Davis officiating. Friends and family will be received at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. until services on Monday.

Burial will be at Baptist Cemetery, Blanchard, at families convenience.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Susqehanna Hospice, 1100 Grampian Boulevard, Williamsport, Pa. 17701.