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Dale Heiney Obituary

Dale A. Heiney, 74, passed away at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Muhlenberg on April 7, 2025. Born in Allentown, he was a son of Donald and Pauline (Jacobs) Heiney. He was the husband of the late LaRue A. Heiney with whom he shared 49 years of marriage before her passing in 2022. Dale served honorably in the US Navy during Vietnam from '69 - '71, working on the U.S.S Hunley as a diesel mechanic. He continued his service with the Navy Reserves until 1975. Dale was a member of St. John UCC- Mickley's church in Whitehall. He was employed for 31 years at Stanley Vidmar and drove tractor trailer for ten years. He is survived by his sons Stanley W. Geisinger and wife Jamie, Donald D. Heiney and wife Theresa; grandchildren; Samantha, Ashley, Andrew, Lorrell and Drake; great grandchildren; Ryan, Cali, Mia, Ava, Asher, Eli, Samantha and Maddox and great great granddaughter Kinslee Mae Geisinger and his brother and sister. He was predeceased by his son Darryl Lee Heiney and great grandson Noah. Services are private and at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions in his memory may be made directly to the church - St John's U.C.C. - Mickley's, 2918 MacArthur Rd., Whitehall Township, PA. 18052. Online condolences for the family may be shared at www.brubakerfuneralhome.com. Brubaker Funeral Home, Inc. of Catasauqua is entrusted with the arrangements.

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Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News on Apr. 11, 2025.

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John pitts

April 14, 2025

So sorry to hear of Dales passing!! Worked with Dale for all of his 31 years, and enjoyed working, and laughing with him. I am a much better person because of knowing him. You are out of pain my friend, don´t get to fresh with this angels. Thank you for your service. I´m sure your Vidmar family will miss you!! RIP!!

Cindi (Heiney) Schaffer

April 12, 2025

Stanley, Donald and Family.
So sorry for your loss. May you all find comfort in the memories that each one of you have. My heart breaks for each of you. Ronnie and I have been reliving some memories ourselves. May he rest in eternal peace.

Donald Gross

April 12, 2025

Condolences to dales family and friends he loved his car shows

Grateful

April 12, 2025

Dale,
Thank You for Your service to our country.

God Bless You!
God be with your family!

Sincerely,
A Grateful American

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