Arthur Heffner Obituary
ARTHUR H. HEFFNER, age 88, passed away February 6, 2024. Beloved husband of 66 years the late Betty (nee DiCillo); devoted father of Christine Kovacek (Jerry), and James Heffner (Ginny); cherished grandfather of Meghan Waitkus, Katie Hufford (Joe), Anthony Heffner (Sarah) and Hannah Shaefer; loving great-grandfather of Lainey, Dominic and Giovani; dear brother of the late Henry Heffner; caring uncle of Anthony, Matthew and Diana Kosley.
Art was born in Cleveland, graduated from St. Michael grade school, and was a 1953 West Tech grad. He entered an apprenticeship program at Warner & Swasey where he worked for over 30 years as a design engineer. He was married to Betty Ann for over 66 years, a feat you rarely hear of today. He raised 2 children to always judge someone by their actions and character. He was a proud Father, Grandpa, and Papa. His never-ending stories will be truly missed. "You ask my father what time it is, he will tell you how to make a watch", and we will miss that.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory are suggested to the Wounded Warrior Project at woundedwarriorproject.org
All services are private.
Arrangements by the A. RIPEPI AND SONS FUNERAL HOME, 18149 BAGLEY ROAD, MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OH (West of I-71).
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