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Marie Heidel Obituary
SHAVERTOWN — Marie C. Heidel, 87, formerly of Shavertown, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, at Lakeside Health & Rehabilitation Center, Dallas.
She was born in Larksville on Feb. 22, 1926, a daughter of the late George and Anna Medar Ontko.
She was educated in the Larksville schools and was a member of St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church, Pringle.
Marie married Harold Heidel in 1946. They celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on May 25, 2001, 16 days before Harold passed away.
Marie spent her life taking care of her family, making their lives special. She loved to bake, was an avid bowler and polka dancer as a young woman. Most of all, she gave us wonderful lasting memories. She will be sorely missed and in our hearts forever.
Along with her parents and beloved husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Reba, Aug. 2008; daughter, Elaine, June 2011; sister, Katherine, Feb. 2012.
Surviving are daughter, Donna Patton; brother, Stephen Ontko (Alberta); sister, Irene Evans; sister, Georgette Scutch (Frank); grandchildren, Jennifer Duesler (Sean), Adam Yarnal (Brooke), Jesse Yarnal (Heidi), Christa Gehr (Jonathan), Lauren Cable (Chris) and Cory Patton; eight great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at the Andrew Strish Funeral Home, 11 Wilson St., Larksville. Interment will follow in Dennison Cemetery. Friends may call 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. to services Thursday.
Her family thanks the staff at Lakeside Health & Rehabilitation Center for their constant support and wonderful care.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Greater PA, the activities fund of Lakeside Health & Rehabilitation Center, SPCA of Luzerne County or Blue Chip Animal Farm, 975 Lockville Road, Dallas, PA 18612.
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Memories and Condolences
for Marie Heidel
Kathy Friar
January 28, 2019
Donna,
Reading the obit about your mom again brought back so many memories for me. I think I lived at our house more than my own. How can I ever begin to say what is in my heart??? But I hope you know. Your Dad, Mom, Reba and Elaine AND YOU - my second family.
Love always,
Kathy
Lorraine Truska
February 11, 2014
Donna, Thank you for sharing you Mother with me. I have so many wonderful memories & treasure them all. Mom was a beautiful woman.
Sincerely, Lorraine Truska
Kathy Friar
February 5, 2014
Donna,
My heart is with you. The memories go on and they will live with me forever. I loved your Mom - she was MY second Mom!
Love,
Kathy
Lorraine Alles
February 5, 2014
My condolences on your dear mother's passing
Debra Anderson
February 5, 2014
To all of her familyI Marie was a very special person to me .I will always remember her calling me Reba. She will be missed by all . RIP Marie.
February 5, 2014
Thinking of you Donna..
God Bless
LeAnn TinnA
February 4, 2014
Donna & family,
Thank you for sharing your mom with us at lakeside. I loved holding her hand and dancing with her. She will always hold a place in my heart. I love her so much!
Debbie Evans
February 4, 2014
Donna
Sorry for your loss, your mother was very special to me, she will be greatly missed by me and many others who's lives she touch, you are in my thoughts and prayers
Reba Adorna
February 4, 2014
Donna,
So saddened to hear about Aunr Marie. She was such a wonderful woman. Our thoughts are with you and the family.
Love, Reba, Chris, Matthew & Allie
February 4, 2014
Donna, I was so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of your family.
Love, Robert, Barbara & Crystal
February 4, 2014
Donna
So sorry for your loss
Debbie Alapick
Lisa Evans-Whittington
February 4, 2014
Donna, I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time...Rest assured that she is happy to be reunited with your Dad and sisters but she will continue to watch over you....I will always remember Aunt Marie for her kind and gentle spirit....
God bless ...
Dottie Bartolino
February 4, 2014
Sorry to hear of Nannie's passing. My thoughts & prayers are with your entire family during this difficult time .
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