Ralph H. Heffner

1937 - 2022

Ralph H. Heffner, 84, of Pine Grove, passed away peacefully on Sunday at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street, Pottsville.

Born Nov. 5, 1937, in the family home in Pine Grove, he was a son of the late Norman and Alice Merry Heffner.

Ralph was a graduate of Cressona High School and then served in the Army from 1955 to 1958. Ralph then went on to Penn State University to receive his degree in agricultural education. After Penn State, he went on to receive his master's degree in agricultural economics from the University of Delaware.

After graduating from Delaware, Ralph returned to the family farm where he expanded dairy operations and fruit orchards. In 2000, Ralph opened Stone Mountain Winery on the family farm which continues operation today. At present, Jersey Acres Farms is operated by Ralph's children and grandchildren.

Ralph was active in Agricultural Businesses and was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Friedensburg.

He is survived by his loving wife, Annie Moyer Heffner, with whom he recently celebrated 60 years of marriage this past Thanksgiving; their children, Kent, husband to Jodie, of Pine Grove, Karl, of Pine Grove, Kristin, of Pine Grove, and Karin, companion to Brian Cornell, of Maryland. He is also survived by grandchildren, Kyle, Chad, husband to Emily, and Jill; his sister, Ruth Barbetta, wife to Richard; and cousin, Dennis H. Dietrich.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Grabowski Funeral Home is entrusted with the services. Memories and condolences can be shared at www.grabowskifuneralhome.com.