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Albert M. "Mike" Heckman

1949 - 2016

BORN

1949

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Van Matre Funeral Home - Waterford

105 Walnut Street

Waterford, Pennsylvania

Albert Heckman Obituary

Albert M. (Mike) Heckman, 66, of Waterford, Pa., and formerly of Punxsutawney, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2016, at home.

He was born on Aug. 8, 1949, a son of the late Albert C. Heckman and Constance Teats Heckman.

He is survived by his wife, Delanne, of Waterford; two sons, Michael Heckman and wife Glenna and Brian Heckman and wife Jesse, all of Punxsutawney; four grandchildren, Broc, Cailyn, Katie and Ashley; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by four brothers, Tim, John, Dave and Rick Heckman; and two sisters, Barb Heckman and Brenda Meneely.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Van Matre Family Funeral Home, 105 Walnut St., Waterford, PA 16441.

A viewing will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at the funeral home, with a funeral service, officiated by Pastor Gregg Jack, to follow at 11:30 a.m.

Interment will be at Venango Cemetery.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Punxsutawney Spirit from Mar. 7 to Mar. 8, 2016.

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Bobbie & David

March 12, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Linda Boyce

March 11, 2016

May You RIP Now In God Hands Prayers To All The Family Members May God Bless Everyone And Give You Strength.

James Pirotta

March 9, 2016

My deepest sympathy to Brian and Mike. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in knowing you will see your dad again.

Hope Heckman

March 8, 2016

He was a man that always had a smile on his face and a man that could brighten anyone's day. I will miss him dearly.

Chrissy Sarvey

March 8, 2016

I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I will always remember him fondly.

Leslie hipps Battaglia

March 8, 2016

My deepest condolences to you and your families Mike and Brian. Thoughts and prayers.

March 8, 2016

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

tiffany hartle

March 8, 2016

I will forever miss you uncle Mike and keep you in my heart .till we meet again

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