George J. Heffelfinger

George J. "Chinky" Heffelfinger, 56, of 121 Miner St., Coaldale, passed away on Saturday, June 25, in his residence after a 10-year battle with cancer. He was the husband of Annette (Gorka) Heffelfinger. They celebrated their 36th wedding anniversary last September.
He worked for Silberline in Lansford for 37 years and was a union shop steward.
Born in Coaldale, he was a son of the late George E. and Joan A. (O'Donnell) Heffelfinger.
He was a 1972 graduate of Panther Valley High School.
Heffelfinger was of the Protestant faith.
He enjoyed spending his time at his brother's former gas station, Heffy's Fast Fill in Summit Hill. Chinky was an avid hunter and fisherman.
Surviving in addition to his widow are two sons, George S. of Lansford and Anthony T., and his companion, Melissa Malatak, of Nesquehoning; two brothers, Robert G., and his wife, Gloria, of Summit Hill, and Kenneth, and his wife, Christine, of Coaldale; a sister, Joan Heffelfinger of Coaldale; a grandson, George T. Heffelfinger; a granddaughter, Sophie A. Heffelfinger; several nieces and nephews and aunts and uncles.
Service: Funeral service 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 29, Thomas J. Parambo Funeral Home, 54 W. Fell St., Summit Hill, with the Rev. Dr. Wayne Benack officiating. Interment at convenience of family. Call 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and 10-11 a.m. Wednesday. Online condolences may be offered at www.parambofh.com.