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Janet Heckman Obituary
Born April 6, 1941, in Hanover, Pa., she was the daughter of Katie Romaine Fuhrman Kopp, of New Oxford, and the late Leon Franklin Kopp. She was the wife of Galen Andrew Heckman, who died May 3, 1995.
She was a member of Faith Community Church at the Brethren Home in New Oxford. She was a graduate of Elizabethtown College. She was employed as a teacher in several communities including Hampstead, Athens, Greece, the Island of Crete (off of Greece), and Elizabeth, N.J. She was very active over the years with the Multiple Sclerosis Support Group of the Central VA M.S. Society. Upon moving to the Brethren Home, she participated in various activities and Bible studies.
Surviving, in addition to her mother, are daughters Demetra Jean Heckman and husband Paul Johnson, of Staunton, Va., and Deanna Lyne Heckman Harding and husband Aaron Harding, of Richmond; and grandchildren Andrew Galen Johnson, Blake Edwin Johnson, and Josslyne Kate Harding.
She was predeceased by a sister, Jean Marlene Kopp.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 29, at the Nicary Meeting House, 2990 Carlisle Pike, New Oxford, with the Rev. Merv Wunderlich officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the Good Samaritan Fund, c/o the Brethren Home Community, 2990 Carlisle Pike, New Oxford, PA 17350; or the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 2040 Linglestown Road, Suite 104, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Online condolences may be offered at www.wetzelfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Janet Heckman
December 26, 2011
It was an honor to know and serve Janet during my employment at the Brethren Home - Noel Kline, MSN, RN
December 26, 2011
It was an honor to know and serve Janet during my employment at the Brethren Home - Noel Kline, MSN, RN
December 22, 2011
Demetra and Deanna:
You may remember me as the neighbor of your dad's cousin,. Lois K. and I have been neighbors for nearly 40 years. Lois told me about your mother's death -- I am sorry. My mother also passed away on December 19 six years ago from a fall that occurred on the day after Thanksgiving. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dottie Gehr (Mercersburg, PA)
Connie (Street) Cole
December 22, 2011
In September 1963, I entered Hampstead Elementary School in Hampstead, MD as a painfully shy little girl. I was fortunate enough to be introduced to my new teacher “Miss Kopp”. We shared the same birthday – April 6th. Each year, “Miss Kopp” came to my classroom (all the way through the 6th grade) to wish me a Happy Birthday. Everyone in class knew who it was when we heard the knock on the door. In later years we exchanged birthday and Christmas cards/newsletters. I visited with her and her Mom when they had a home in Manchester. When I saw her obituary I was deeply saddened. Then I thought she has gone home to be with Jesus and what better place could she be but in Heaven. I loved her very much. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Lisa Reinhart
December 21, 2011
Dematra,Deanna,and loving mother Katie: May memories comfort you and please remember you have friends who care and your in our prayers. God Bless you all.
Jessica Backus
December 21, 2011
Demetra and Deanna, I am so very sorry. I loved your mom very much and I wish I was able to get in to see her before she passed. She was such an encouraging person and a inspiration to those around her. I loved hearing about her time in Greece, a place a long to visit. I loved her stories and her advice. Please know that my prayers are with you and your families at this time.
Sandra Schultz
December 21, 2011
Demetra and Deanna, You are both in my thoughts and prayers. Your Mom has made an impact on so many lives and I am a better person for having known her and all of you as well. I will miss giggling with her over our stories. She is in my heart and I thank you for the opportunity and honor to have been a part of her life. She was a friend and will leave an empty hole that will need to be filled with fond memories. My love to you all..
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