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Christopher Heller Obituary
Chris Heller, 64, of Dallas, passed away Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore.
He was born in Wilkes-Barre to the late Frederick and Theresa Burke Heller. Chris graduated from Hanover High School, Class of 1977. He was employed for over 30 years in the food industry, most recently at Backwoods Bar & Kitchen, Orange.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Theresa Heller.
Chris is survived by his wife, Andrea Kratz Heller; six children; 17 grandchildren; one brother; three sisters; and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday from Nat Gawlas Jordan Funeral Home, W. 717 Main St., Edwardsville, with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11 a.m. in St. Theresa's Church, Pioneer Avenue, Shavertown. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery, Hanover Twp.
A visitation for relatives and friends will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday and from 9 to 10:15 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Condolences can be made by visiting Chris's obituary at www.ngjfuneral.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Mike Truszkowski
February 28, 2024
Dear Andrea,
May the Good Lord bring comfort and peace in days to come. Your family is in our prayers!
Rockin' Rich Nordheim
February 25, 2024
To Andrea & Family:
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you. Always liked Chris since High School.
Margie Geiger
February 25, 2024
Andrea I´m so sorry for your loss My heart goes out to you and your family. He was a friend. Love Margie Hagenbaugh Geiger
Joan Kratz Hoggarth
February 24, 2024
Andrea, I´m so sorry for the loss of your husband. Prayers for you and your family.
Pamela Kruzel
February 24, 2024
God Bless and keep Chris's family at this time. Chris was a classmate and friend at Hanover.
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