Oscar Heinbach Obituary

Oscar K. Heinbach, 87, of Pine Grove, died Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at home surrounded by his family.

Born in Pine Grove, Dec. 13, 1925, he was a son of the late Oscar S. and Ella Kramer Heinbach.

Oscar was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Pine Grove.

He was a graduate of Pine Grove High School and attended Ohio State University.

He was a Navy veteran serving during World War II, where he completed his training in the electrical field.

Oscar worked as a electrician for more than 60 years, first in Lebanon and then at Heinbach Electric, Pine Grove. He was a member of the Electrical Service Association of America.

Oscar was a founding member, past president and extremely active member of the Pine Grove Area Ambulance Association. He taught EMT and CPR classes, was a former board member of the American Heart Association and member of the American Red Cross.

An avid golfer, he enjoyed playing golf with the Sod Busters and the Hidden Valley Senior Citizen's Golf League.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Spancake Heinbach, on June 4, 2001; and his sister, Raeanna Kull.

Surviving are two daughters, Ann and her husband, Gary Herring, Pine Grove, and Jan Haller, Lititz; two granddaughters; three great-grandchildren; and a brother, Carl Heinbach, Pine Grove.

Celebration of Life services were held Monday, April 1, at H.L. Snyder Funeral Home Inc., Pine Grove, with the Rev. Raymond Hurst officiating. Interment was in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Pine Grove, at the convenience of the family.

The family would prefer, in lieu of flowers, contributions be made in Oscar's memory to Pine Grove Area Ambulance Association, P.O. Box 125, Pine Grove, PA 17963, or Child Evangelism Fellowship, 711 Deep Creek Road, Hegins, PA 17938.

Published by The News Item on Apr. 4, 2013.
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Ann, my condolences to you and your family on the loss of your father. May he rest in peace and may you always cherish your memories. God Bless.

Rose Buckingham

March 31, 2013

Oscar, thanks for teaching me my EMT skills and CPR skills. You made a big difference in my life and a lot of others. May you rest in peace and God bless you.

March 29, 2013

Dear Jan,
We are sorry to hear of the passing of your father. May you can find comfort in memories and in knowing that he is at rest. God's peace to you at this time of sorrow. The Steffens

March 29, 2013

We extend our heartfelt love to Oscar;s family. We share your sense of loss. Oscar's activity in his family and community enhanced life of many people.
Thanks be to God for people like Oscar. Our prayers are with you!

Richard & Shirley Johnson

March 28, 2013

Oscar was a mentor for those of us at the beginning of the EMT. Program in Schuylkill County. His knowledge was very appreciated and looked back on many times. God Bless and Keep him!

Frank Rice

March 28, 2013

Our sympathy and prayers to Oscar's family.

Byron & Susan Leiby

March 28, 2013

Oscar, may you rest peace with the Lord. To Ann & Jan and the entire family, may you be comforted by the Lord.

Oscar will be missed not only by his family and residents of Pine Grove but by the many EMT and CPR Instructors that he taught. These EMT/CPR Instructors taught others thier skills that helped hundreds of medics to help the sick/injured and to save many lives. He was a kind and generous friend to all. I am always very proud to call him my friend.

Thom Kupchinsky

March 28, 2013

sorry for your loss he will be missed by all allen & irma mcCurdy

March 28, 2013

My prayers and thoughts go out to the family of Oscar Heinbach. He was an asset to the community, and taught me a very valuable lesson in life - that of giving; for like Oscar, I also was involved in the EMT service. He will surely be missed, and will always remain a vivid part of my memory as an EMT. I tip my hat to you Oscar, for you were a very unique individual, dedicated to family and community. A great mentor, and one fantastic EMT instructor.

Herb Rose

March 28, 2013

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