Edna M. Heft

Remembering Edna with love... Edna M. Heft, 88, of 1879 Bowmansville Road, Mohnton, Lancaster County, died Thursday evening at 6:30 PM in Denver Nursing Home, Stevens, Lancaster County, where she resided since June 12th. Born in Brecknock Township, Lancaster County, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Susanna (Redcay) Rudy, Sr. Her husband, Jacob Heft, died August 2, 1972. She was a member of Peace United Church of Christ, Swartzville, Lancaster County, where she had been active in the activities of "The Elderberry's". A homemaker, she was an experienced flower and vegetable gardener and was known for her outstanding cooking and baking. Surviving are 6 daughters, Christine M. (Heft), married to Robert B. Forrey, Spring Hill, FL; June L., married to Robert E. Bauder, Reamstown, PA; Rose Ann Heft, Reading, PA; Barbara J. (Heft), married to James A. Schlouch, Bowmansville, PA; Grace D. Heft, and Gale R. (Heft) Haney, both of Ephrata, PA; 4 son, John J., married to Carol L. (Dietrich) Heft, Exeter, PA; Charles R. Heft, Denver, PA; Roy E., married to Kathy (Sanger) Heft, Leola, PA; and Russell L., married to Margaret E. (Remp) Heft, Bowmansville, PA; 25 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary (Heft) Moyer, on May 9th. Viewing Service A viewing will be held on Sunday evening, October 12, 2003, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM from our funeral home. The ceremony celebrating Edna's life will be held on Monday afternoon at 2:00 PM with her pastor, The William E. Hoch, officiating from Peace United Church of Christ, Swartzville, PA. Burial will follow in Muddy Creek Cemetery, Swartzville, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Contributions... Please remember Edna with contributions to her church, Peace United Church of Christ, 37 East Swartzville Road, Denver, PA 17517.