Nancy Heckman

Nancy Lou Heckman, 67, a lifelong resident of Swengel, most recently of 65 Cherry Alley, entered into rest at 10:42 p.m., Monday, October 2, 2017, at her home.

She was born December 11, 1949, in Lewisburg, a daughter of the late Clair P. and Evelyn Irene (Boyer) Smith.  On September 12, 1970, at the St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Mifflinburg, she married Donald M. Heckman, who survives.

Nancy was a 1968 graduate of Mifflinburg High School.

She was employed in food service at the Mifflinburg Area School District for many years.  Nancy also worked at various area sewing factories and helped raise her grandchildren.

Nancy enjoyed going to entertainment at carnivals and fairs, and crossword puzzles.  She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and attending their sporting events.

Surviving in addition to her husband of 47 years, are two daughters and sons-in-law, Tammy L. and Kevin R. Camp of Middleburg, and Penny S. and Steven L. Hanselman of Mifflinburg; one sister and brother-in-law, Patsy A. and Mervin Kline of Swengel; one brother, Timothy P. Smith and his companion Heather Fultz of McClure; and four grandchildren, Colin and Logan Camp, and Chloe and Austin Hanselman.

She was preceded in death by one daughter, Kathy A. Heckman; and one brother, Ricky C. Smith.

Family and friends are welcome from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, at the Roupp Funeral Home, Inc., 8594 Old Turnpike Rd., Mifflinburg, where the funeral will be conducted at 1, with her brother-in-law, William Heckman, officiating.

Burial will be in the Old Cedars Cemetery, Swengel.

The Heckman family sends a thank you to all Geisinger doctors, nurses, and transplant team, and Lewisburg Home Care for all of their care.

Memorial gifts may be made to the Geisinger Medical Center Kidney, Pancreas and Liver Transplant Services, Geisinger Medical Center, 100 N. Academy Ave., Danville, PA 17822.