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Graveside service
10:30 a.m.
St. Joseph new Catholic Cemetery
170 Charles Road, Lancaster, PA 17603
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Charles Heaps Obituary
Charles L. Heaps, 86, of Lancaster, passed away on October 31, 2025. He was the loving husband of Ellen (Adamire) Heaps.
He was born in Shillington, PA and attended Thaddeus Stevens College.
Charlie spent much of his career as a chef at Lancaster Country Club.
In his spare time he enjoyed bowling and cheering for his Lancaster Barnstormers.
In addition to his wife, Ellen, he is survived by his daughters, Nancy and Jody; Also surviving are 8 grandchildren. He was predeceased by a grandchild, Claudia Rose Byerly.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a graveside service at St. Joseph new Catholic Cemetery, 170 Charles Road Bausman, Pennsylvania, 17504 on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 10:30 AM.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Upcoming Events
Nov
12
Graveside service
10:30 a.m.
St. Joseph new Catholic Cemetery
170 Charles Road, Lancaster, PA 17603
Send FlowersServices provided by
DeBord Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. - Orange Street LocationOnly 4 days left for delivery to next service.