Barbara Ann Heidenreich

Williamsport - Barbara Ann (Staatz) Heidenreich, 79, Williamsport, passed away in the Ascension St. Vincent Williamsport Hospital, on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 2:37 a.m.     Barbara was born in Westmoreland, Kansas on October 1, 1945.  She was the daughter of the late Melvin Albert and Dora Mae (Church) Staatz.  She was raised and attended school in Manhattan, Kansas.      On April 15, 1962, Barbara married Claude L. Heidenreich in Manhattan, Kansas.  Claude preceded Barbara in death on December 17, 1999.      Barbara and Claude later moved to Independence in 1972.  Following Claude’s death, Barbara later moved to Williamsport in 2018.    Barbara formerly worked at Radio Material Corp. in Attica and later worked as a service worker at Earhart Hall at Purdue University for 15 years, retiring in 2007.    Barbara enjoyed being outdoors and working in her yard and garden.  She was an avid Bingo player and enjoyed reading.  She and her husband were active in country line dancing for many years.  Barbara would go all out to decorate and entertain the family during the holidays.  She would love to visit with the family and friends around her kitchen table and was always up for a game of Yahtzee with her family.  She enjoyed the time spent with her grandchildren’s activities.    Barbara leaves behind two sons, Mark (Theresa) Heidenreich and Clint (Lori) Heidenreich, both of Attica; a sister, Bonnie Staatz, Tampa, FL; 5 grandchildren, Mykel Heidenreich, Conner Heidenreich, Brady (Chelsey) Thomason, Cassie (Andy) Taylor and Kimberly Furr; 5 great-grandchildren, Xander, Brooklin, Olivia, Vivian and Wren.  She was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Huckaba and three brothers, Melvin, Dale & J.D. Staatz.    Friends may call at the Maus Funeral Home, Attica, on Monday, August 18th  from 11:00 a.m. until the service time at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Joe Dodds officiating.  Burial will follow in the Riverside Cemetery, Attica.  Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.