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Barbara Heap Obituary
Kinnelon - On August 7, 2019, Barbara A Heap, 69 of Kinnelon, NJ passed away after several years of living with ALS.
Barbara, born in Belleville, NJ was the daughter of Herman and Marion Knuppel. A registered nurse, Barbara worked most recently for Valley Home Health Care and volunteered her services at the blood pressure clinic at St Mary's Church in Pompton Lakes, NJ. Barbara attended DePaul High School in Wayne, NJ, received a degree in fine arts from Marietta College in Marietta, Ohio and a nursing degree from Felician College in Lodi, NJ.
Barbara had a special gift for helping and caring for others. She was very active at St Mary's church in Pompton Lakes founding the Shawl Ministry which distributed thousands of prayer shawls to those in need. In addition, along with her husband Jesse, she spent many years on the core team of the Marriage Prep Ministry. She was also a very special mother who could always be counted on to be there for her sons with unconditional love and support.
Barbara is survived by her husband of 43 years, Jesse Heap; her son Jason Heap; her other son Jesse Heap and wife Anne; her two grandchildren Jesse Heap and Piper; her brother Robert Knuppel and wife Goreth and several nephews.
A memorial service to celebrate Barbara's life will be held 11:00 am on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at St Mary's church in Pompton Lakes, NJ
The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to the ALS Hope Foundation at http://www.alshf.org/donate or ALS Hope Foundation, P O Box 40777, Philadelphia, PA 19107.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
Nancy
August 5, 2025
Babs,
How did it get to be 2025?!? Thinking of you today, laughing and missing you.
xxxooo
Jane Kopley
August 6, 2024
Still remembering you, Barb! Yesterday I found a birthday card you gave me in '18. Thanks for connecting with me!
Nancy
August 5, 2024
Babs,
Well, another year has gone by. Imagine that! I´ve been sorting, and came across pictures of your visit with us. Great times were had by all, especially Sissy and Taffy!
Since last time, my brothers Dewey and Thos have joined the band and I´ll bet you´re making some great music
See you.
Nancy
August 5, 2022
Babs,
Thinking of you today and missing the laughs. Hope you´ve spotted Dave, Michael, and Rod and are laughing even harder.
Miss you, my friend.
xxxooo
Acadia National Park with Bob and Kyle
August 20, 2019
What a ride, Barb! Thanks for the serious talks, the heartfelt laughs and all in between. We shared alot since that fateful HS reunion. Who knew how an adult life with similar experiences would prepare us for this adventurous journey! It has been some 8 yr ride. Oh the places we went and things we tried.
Thanks to you I have met so many wonderful friends of yours and I feel blessed. You showed me a way to live life in devistating times, but also how to continue to put others first. I thank you again for letting me in but it seems to have been in the cards. I know you are at peace and will be in contact again. Jane
Nancy, your partner in crime
August 15, 2019
Babs,
For all the years we've been friends, thank you. Meeting you on the beach at Lake Kinnelon is a moment I won't forget. You and Jesse were so welcoming and the laughter was priceless!
Rest In Peace, my wonderful friend. Don't worry... I'll be talking to you!
With much love,
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