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Richard Heller Obituary

Richard A. Heller, Sr., 79, of Allentown, passed away Friday, January 22, 2016 at Praxis in Easton. He was the husband of Joan D. (Dougherty) Heller, to whom he was married over 57 years. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Sylvester and Arabella (Souders) Heller. He was a HVAC technician for various companies. Along with his family, he was an avid roller skater. Survivors: wife Joan, sons Richard A. Jr. of Allentown, Jimmy D. and his fiancé Karyn Oboyle of Catasauqua, daughters MaryLou Kurapka and her companion Valerie Beahm, Diane L. Kuhns and her companion Eddie Godreau, all of Allentown, Tammy L. Grimm and her companion Michael Matsatsos of Camden, DE, brothers Joseph of Allentown, Kenneth of Breinigsville, 12 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son Randy, daughter in law Phyllis, 4 brothers and 3 sisters. Services: Private. Contributions: can be made payable to his family to defray final expenses, c/o Trexler Funeral Home,1625 Highland St., Allentown, 18102.

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Published by Morning Call on Jan. 26, 2016.

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Jeffrey Jones

July 5, 2021

To the family Mr. (Richard) Heller. I am very sorry to hear of your loss. It has been forever since I have seen him. Our families have spent so many years skating at different rinks but mostly it was C&C skate ranch I remember the most. I was very young and remember he was the old guy ripping around the floor. Haha. I am very proud to have known him and his wonderful family.

January 26, 2016

Sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family at this time of great loss, May God be with you all. Brad and Deb Holloway

Kathleen Hodes

January 26, 2016

Joan and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My husband and I enjoyed his company at the roller skating rinks. He was always happy and would like to kid with us.....May God surround you at this time......God Bless you and the family.

January 26, 2016

Joan and the children, I am sorry for your loss. But always remember all the good times that you had with him. He is at rest now and no more suffering. My prayers are with all of you at this time of need. Pat ( Heller) King

Ken and Tara bowen

January 26, 2016

Sorry for your lost.Richard was a great man ,he was my buddy, he will be missed.our deepest condolences to you and your family.

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