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Larry William Heller
Larry William Heller, 69, of Elliott Road, Butler, died at 2:35 p.m. Wednesday in Butler Memorial Hospital.
Born Dec. 9, 1941, in Homestead, he was the son of the late Hillard Heller and Gladys Heller Molanaro.
Mr. Heller served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
He retired from Glenshaw Glass in April 1998, and he was the owner and operator of the Lube 4 You Oil Change.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, where he participated in serving community meals and bereavement dinners. He also was involved in Meals on Wheels.
Larry and his wife enjoyed traveling. He loved being with his family and got great pleasure in just staying at home and working on his property. He loved being outdoors, and his oil changing business was a labor of love. One of his favorite pastimes was playing poker with friends and family.
Larry is survived by his wife, Linda M. Heller, who he married Sept. 4, 1992; three sons, Lee W. and his wife, Holly, Heller of Renfrew, Jason M. Baldacci of Charlotte, N.C., and Christopher M. and his wife, Jennifer, Baldacci of Butler; two daughters, Lisa M. Heller and her boyfriend, D.J. Simmons, of Butler and Lynette R. Heller of Butler; five grandchildren, Abbie Brown, Logan and Allysa Stefanowicz and Jared and Olivia Heller; two sisters, Connie and her husband, Pat Buzzard, and Cindy Tristani; a number of nieces and nephews; his mother-in-law, Florence Miller; and his sister-in-law, Carol and her husband, Melvin Almond.
HELLER - Friends of Larry William Heller, who died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011, will be received at the Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, 124 E. North St., Butler, today from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Private family services will be at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. J. David Panther of First United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will follow in Butler County Memorial Park.
Information and a private guest book are available at www.thompson-miller.com.

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Published by Butler Eagle from Jan. 6 to Jan. 7, 2011.

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Allysa Stefanowicz

January 5, 2018

It's so hard this time of year knowing I can't have a hug from u or even a phone call. It seems unreal still. I still feel you with me . Pop Pop I love you so much. Miss u more then ever. ❤

ellen lafferty

January 22, 2011

lee, lynnette and liza. was sorry to hear of your dads passing. ellen wroblewski/lafferty

Mark Wojcikiewicz

January 17, 2011

Dear Linda and Family,
My family and I extend our deepest sympathy and prayers to you and your family at this difficult time. Larry's visits to change oil in our vehicles were always a high point in our day. How fortunate and blessed we are to have had him in our lives as long as we did. My children will miss working with him and Lady when he was here. Thanks for sharing him and his gifts with us through the years.

Joanne Hart-Wright

January 13, 2011

Dear Linda,
I am so sorry for the loss of your husband Larry. Words fail, but hearts remember. I am sending my love to You, Jay and the entire family.
Joanne (Angela's Mom)

Joanne Hart-Wright

January 13, 2011

Dear Linda,
I am so sorry for the loss of your husband Larry. Words fail, but hearts remember. I send my love to you, Jay and the entire family.
Joanne (Angela's Mom)

Angela Wright

January 13, 2011

Linda,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Larry was a great man with so much love for you, his children and grandchildren. I am fortunate to have known him.

Erin Fugh

January 10, 2011

Dear Linda,
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you find some kind of peace in knowing you enjoyed all of your time with your husband. You always spoke so lovingly of him.
In sympathy.

Paul and Jane

January 9, 2011

Finding the right words is not possible. Our God is our comfort and strength and He alone will be your rock, Linda. With sincere sympathy and our prayers,

Rhonda Tucker

January 9, 2011

My greatest sympathy for Larry's family . I also played cards with Larry ; I don't think anyone there didn't like the man . He always had a smile for everyone . May God be with you all .

Lee Heller

January 8, 2011

Dad,
I still feel you with me in everything I do
All I want to be in life is someone just like you
All the things you taught me and all the things you gave
I know I'll have them with me from the cradle to the grave
I know I didn't say it enough but I know you knew
Holly, J-Man, Liv and Me truly all loved you.
Your Son, Lee

Lynette

January 8, 2011

I am lighting this candle for you my father, I miss him now more than ever. Though its hard I will carry on as best I can, cause I know you are watching over me, and I won't let you down. I love you and miss you greatly.

Cheryl Browne

January 8, 2011

Linda,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you have my deepest sympathy.

Chris Blank

January 8, 2011

Lisa - Mom (Vivian) and I are so sorry for your loss. We lost dad this past wednesday, 12/29. i pray that God will give you and your family strength to get through this difficult time.

Terry Hamrick

January 8, 2011

Cousin Larry was one of the most respected people I know. I wish we could have had more time together. I will miss him greatly. I know Lee, Lisa and Lynette will miss him greatly also.Larry loved his children and grandchildren more than they will ever know.

January 8, 2011

oh Linda...
I am so so sorry for your loss of your beloved Larry. My prayers are with you.
Jane Armitage

Toni Grupp

January 7, 2011

Lee, Holly & family
I am sorry to hear about Lee's fathers passing. May the love & support of family & friends help you through the days ahead. You are in my thoughts & prayers.

January 7, 2011

Linda, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Larry was a great guy. I know you will miss him. Remember he will always be in your heart. Our sympathy to you and your family. Julie and Jeff Bummer

January 7, 2011

Our prayers are w/you Linda, Chris & all family members. Larry was a good man w/a great sence of humor. He will be deeply missed. Blessings to you all.

Noelle D.

Betty Lou Boring

January 7, 2011

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Bill English

January 7, 2011

Bill's Interior Grooming staff will miss this wonderful guy. We always looked forward to him coming to change the oil in our trucks. He was a happy and peaceful person. Lady, his beloved dog, was with him many times and she will miss his gentle companionship. Linda, I know he loved you very much, he had a gleam in his eye when he spoke of you. Peace be with you and your family! Larry will always be with you!

January 7, 2011

To the Heller Family,

Bing and I are truely sorry to hear about Larry. He will be dearly missed by everyone. Bing said that he was just at the garage on Tuesday.

Bing and Debbie Isanogle

January 7, 2011

To the Heller you are in our prayers. Joe has many fond memories of Larry. If you need anything please call. He will be sadly missed.
Bunny and Joe Swierkowski

January 7, 2011

Furniture Galleries Owners and Employees want to express our sadness with the passing of our friend Larry, he will be sadly missed. What a great man who would come out in any weather to change oil. He was a guiet man but had a load of personality and kindness for us all. Our sympathy goes out to his wife and family.

Lisa Hyatt

January 7, 2011

So sorry to hear about Larry. I played poker with him. He was always so cheerful and such a nice guy. I will miss playing poker with him.

donna fagley

January 7, 2011

I will always remember the times we shared at community meals. He was just a great guy! I answer my phone 24/7 if you need to talk. Love you, "sarge"

Louise Linn-Thomas

January 7, 2011

Lee, Lisa, Lynette and grandchildren
I want you to know that my heart, soul and prayers are with you with the loss of your father. He will be greatly missed. love you, Mom

Jackie & Ron Cunningham

January 7, 2011

Linda - Ron and I are so sorry for your
loss. Larry was a tremendous personality.
We always enjoyed seeing him. He will be
so missed by many family and friends.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

shellie horan

January 6, 2011

I am deeply saddened by the loss of a truly good man who was like a father to me! he will be missed by many! i promise larence i will b here for your family if ever they need anything!!!

Linda Bennitt-Hemmes

January 6, 2011

Dearest Linda~
I am so sorry to read of the passing of your beloved Larry. I know you had found your true soul-mate in him and I grieve for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I can only hope that the memories you hold dear will bring you comfort in the days and weeks ahead. Love you!

darla mullin

January 6, 2011

i was so sorry to hear of the loss of my cousin. He was such a wonderful man,alwys cared for everyone. He will be missed.

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