Olivia Rae Heffinger Day

Olivia Rae Heffinger Day obituary, Spring Brook Twp., PA

Olivia Rae Heffinger Day

Olivia Day Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 7, 2018.
Olivia Rae Heffinger Day, 21, died from injuries sustained in a tragic car accident involving a drunken driver on Feb. 18, 2018, in San Antonio, Texas.

Beloved daughter of Greg and Wendy (Silfee) Heffinger of Spring Brook Twp., Olivia was an employee at Ulta in Dickson City. She studied business and marketing at Clarks Summit University and Eastern University.

Though light-hearted and petite, Olivia was fierce about the people and things she loved. She was a deeply loyal and loving family member and friend. Known for her smile and her "sass," Olivia possessed a sense of humor and the ability to make others laugh. She will also be remembered for her sweet singing voice and love of make up and all things "beauty."

A formidable athlete, Olivia began playing softball at the age of 4 and continued to compete in recreation league, high school and collegiate softball. Olivia earned a spot on the Big League Softball World Series with her sister in 2012. Olivia was passionate about the game she loved.

While alive, Olivia brought joy to those she met. In death, she gave joy to those she never met through organ donation.

Olivia is survived by her wife, Maria Day, they were friends since childhood and were looking forward to their future, beginning a life together in Maryland; her sister, Emily; brother-in-law, Josh; niece, Raelynn; and nephews, Judah and Hank; grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and many in-laws.

Olivia will be sorely missed by all who knew her.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 10 at 10 a.m. at Brian Arthur Strauch Funeral Homes and Cremation Services LLC, 3 First St. in Spring Brook Twp., with the Rev. Stephen Wilson officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Memorial Park in Elmhurst Twp.

Viewing will be on Friday, March 9 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations in Olivia's memory may be made to Care Net of Scranton, 415 Hickory St., Scranton PA 18505. To share your fondest memories of Olivia, please visit the funeral home's website or Facebook page.

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March 21, 2018

Dr. Joseph B. Modica, Chaplain posted to the memorial.

March 14, 2018

Jane, someone who cares posted to the memorial.

March 8, 2018

Anne Laboranti posted to the memorial.

Dr. Joseph B. Modica, Chaplain

March 21, 2018

Our prayers remain with the Heffinger and Day families. May Olivia rest in eternal peace.

Jane, someone who cares

March 14, 2018

It just doesn't seem right when someone so young, beautiful, and vibrant must leave this earth. To the parents, wife, and family of Olivia. I am so very sorry and saddened and for you to read about her passing to the tragedies of this world. My heartfelt condolences on your tremendous loss....

Anne Laboranti

March 8, 2018

How unfair to the Heffinger family and this young girl's partner. May God and faith give you strength at this painful time. Rest in peace Olivia. Signed, friend of Doreens.

Joe Tremoglie

March 8, 2018

With deepest sympathy and condolences to the entire Heffinger family...we were all better people for having Olivia cross our path in life.

Michelle (Gutknecht) Gilchrist

March 8, 2018

May God bless and give strength to all who Miss Olivia loves and cherishes. May her light forever glow in your hearts.

The David Brock Family

March 8, 2018

An unimaginable loss being borne with faith and grace by a remarkably close, fun, and loving family. We love you so.

Ron Matthews

March 7, 2018

With deepest condolences and prayer for endurance and grace amid your loss and grief.

Dr. Christopher McGrath

March 7, 2018

So very sorry to hear this. I had the honor of having Olivia in my class at Eastern a few years ago. She will truly be missed. The entire Eastern Community is saddened by the news. I am praying for you to have peace and strength at this time. You have my deepest sympathies.

Dr. Christopher B. McGrath, PhD

Someone from Eastern

March 7, 2018

Wishing your family and wife to carry on and do their best, like you would want them to. Your beautiful light will never go out when people remember your smile.

March 7, 2018

Heartfelt condolences to the entire Heffinger family on the loss of this beautiful young woman. Mame Cadden

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March 21, 2018

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