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Ernest Heller Obituary
Ernest was born in Hollenback Township, May 1, 1925, a son of the late Lyman and Bertha Heller. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II for 26 months in the 363rd Infantry Regiment. A farmer and lumberman all his life, he also worked for the Department of Agriculture more than 10 years and also for Mountain Top Container for many years.
He was a member of Emmanuel United Church of Christ, Dorrance, where he served on the consistory and was a member of its cemetery association. He was also a member of VFW Post 7918, Folestown. His favorite hobbies were hunting and fishing.
He now joins his parents, brother Kenneth Heller, sisters Evelyn Heller and Bertha Myers and granddaughter Susan Filozof, all who died previously.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle, who will be dearly missed by his wife of 65 years, the former Esther Huttenstine; daughter Judith Cybulski and husband Stanley; son William Heller and wife Patricia, all of Dorrance; grandchildren James Cybulski, California; Jacqueline Heller, Philadelphia; Edward Heller and wife Kelly, Dorrance; great-grandchildren Savannah and Madeline Heller, Dorrance; brothers Clyde Heller and wife Brenda, Hobbie; sister Dorothy Lindbuchler, Wilkes-Barre; nieces and nephews. “Forever in our hearts.”
The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of the Hospice Community Care in Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre and two special caregivers at his home, Joyce Whitebread and Melissa Waltman.
Entrusted to the care of the Heller Funeral Home, Nescopeck, where services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Archie Passmore, retired, presiding. He will be laid to rest with military honors in the Dorrance Cemetery. Calling hours are Thursday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Expressions of sympathy to Hospice Community Care, 601 Wyoming Ave., Kingston, PA 18704.
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Gwen Sakowski
October 29, 2008
To my Buddy.
Love,
Gwen
Sherri Hoch
October 24, 2008
Dear Esther and family:
We are all so sorry to hear about Ernie. We will miss him dearly, and cherish the many great memories of him. He is at rest now, and won't have to suffer any more. We are praying for you and your family, that GOD will ease your pain through this difficult time and fill it with treasured, loving memories of him.
Love you always,
Bill, Sherri, Carissa and Kari Hoch
(678)908-1194
Lynn Blacquiere
October 22, 2008
Dear Aunt Esther,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Uncle Ernie will always be in our hearts, we have such fond memories of him. 65 years of marriage, you are both great inspirations for the rest of us. Thank you!
We love you.
Rick, Lynn, Bradley, Lindsey, Matthew and Andrew.
Stan and Darlene Stein
October 22, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
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