Kathryn A. Heckard

Kathryn Heckard Obituary

Kathryn A. Heckard LEBANON Kathryn A. "Kate" Heckard, 88, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2013, at her residence. She was the wife of the late Ralph T. Heckard, Jr. She was born in Lebanon on July 27, 1924, a daughter of the late Jones Roscoe and Florence Catherine Heilman Albert. Kate was very proud of being a graduate of the Lebanon Valley College Conservatory of Music. She was a member of Nu Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma, Harmonia Music Association, and the American Association of University Women. Kate traveled extensively throughout Europe with the Pennsylvania Ambassadors for Music. She enjoyed spending many summers performing with Saratoga Potsdam Performing Arts Center. She was a member of St. Paul's UCC, Schaefferstown, where she was choir director for many years. Kate was a vocal music teacher and supervisor in public education for 40 years. She was employed by the Lebanon School District from 1952 thru her retirement in 1990. Her greatest love outside her family was the success of her music students. These were continuous challenges of creating and achieving what turned out to be decades of successful musical performances and musicians for the school community. She set the standards of expectation high. She is survived by sons, E. Scott, husband of Christina Heckard, Annapolis, Md.; Barry L., husband of Judy Heckard, Lebanon; Dennis R., husband of Barbara Heckard, Sequim, Wash.; grandchildren, Catherine Denise Stewart; Nicholas, husband of Gina Heckard; Nancy Kathryn "Kassy" Heckard; Molly Heckard; great-grandchildren, Catie, Sophie and Ozzie Stewart; brother, Edward John, husband of Geraldine Albert, Lebanon; sister-in-law, Margaretta Albert, Annville; numerous nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by brothers, Carl, Eugene "Dutch", Ross and Calvin "Chet" Albert. Family and friends are respectfully invitedto attend Kate's funeral services on Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. from Porterfield -Scheid Funeral Directors & Cremation Services, Ltd., 890 Isabel Drive, (next to Quentin Circle), Lebanon, with the Rev. Dr. Jason E. Royle officiating. Burial will be made in Hill Church Cemetery, Cleona. Friends will be received Thursday beginning at 9 a.m. to service time at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial remembrances in Kate's memory may be made to the Lebanon High School Vocal Music Department, c/o Dr. Marianne Bartley, 1000 S. 8th Street, Lebanon, PA 17042. For further information please call 717-272-4634 or to share on line condolences visit www.porterfieldscheidfh.com

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Published by Lebanon Daily News on Mar. 11, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Kathryn Heckard

13 Entries

Brenda Sherman

March 7, 2022

Mrs. Heckard was a great influence in my life. She introduced me to Broadway Musicals. So glad I was able to be in so many musicals that she put on when I was at Henry Houck. Rembering her fondly on her passing so many years ago.

Marcia (Klahr) Grande

March 17, 2013

My sincere condolences to Mrs. Heckard's family. Mrs. Heckard opened the world of music to so many of us students when we were in Junior High school. She taught us so much, inspired us, and helped us to reach deeply inside ourselves to develop our gifts, talents, and person. I treasure the memories and experiences brought to my life by Kate. I was blessed to have her as my teacher. Peace and blessings to family and friends as you enjoy your memories and celebrate her life.

Tom Bixler

March 14, 2013

Thank you Mrs. Heckard for teaching me the importance of being both an athlete and a musician; that music if more than notes on a page.

tracy boyer

March 12, 2013

Mrs.Heckard ty for teaching me how to sing and project my voice when I would sing so soft,you will be missed to your family I'm so sorry for your loss may God bless each of you

Jay Garvie

March 12, 2013

Condolences to the family of Mrs. Heckard. She was my eighth-grade music teacher at what was then Henry Houck Jr. High School. I remember we did concerts of songs from both "Oklahoma" and "The Sound of Music". She worked very hard with us students to make the program an enjoyable event for the us as well as those attending the concert. She was a "perfectionist" about her music and it showed in the performances by her students. May she rest in peace.

Mary Hill

March 12, 2013

So sorry to read of "Kate's" passing. She was a great music teacher, a demanding but inspiring director, who helped so many students push themselves and produce great concerts and spring musicals. I thank her for getting me started on a lifelong hobby of musical accompaniment, and I think of her telling us to "Work it out!" Whenever the going got tough. She had a great impact on so many. May she rest in peace.

Brenda Sherman

March 11, 2013

Mrs. Heckard was the kind of teacher one could never forget. She introduced me to Broadway Musicals and the love of the theater. I. loved participating in all her productions at Henry Houck. She was such an inspiration. I can only imagine her now singing with the Angels but they better hit the correct notes cause she has perfect pitch.

Ann Marie and Lou Martarano

March 11, 2013

To the Heckard Family and friends: We were so sad to hear about the passing of Kate. May she rest in peace. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

Jim Leininger

March 11, 2013

A great Teacher of Music. She was tough but knew how to get the best out of anyone, even me.
May God's Grace and Mercy watch over the family in these difficult days.

Carol Wike

March 11, 2013

"Thank You" Mrs. Heckard for your many years of music dedication to Lebanon High School as well as Henry Houck. It wasn't always easy sitting in that choir room or on that stage, but in the end we were PROUD students who gave it all we had! May you rest in peace. Thoughts and prayers to your family in their time of loss. Carol (Henning)Wike

Alene M. Swisher

March 11, 2013

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+In your hour of need, i wish for your family peace.

Billie Jo

March 11, 2013

"Kate" One of the few people that have come into my life and left such an enormous impression. I will never forget all the encouragement you gave me when I took my classes through HACC. You were so proud it made me cry. I will always remember our many talks over dinner and those special little rides we took. And Kate, I want you to know that the hardest part of leaving that job was knowing I wouldn't be spending everyday working with you. My deepest sympathy to your boys and their families. Love you Kate!

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