J. Harold Heagy

J. Harold Heagy, 94, of Palmyra, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at the Lebanon Valley Brethren Home, Palmyra on February 12, 2015. He was the only son of the late Raymond I. Heagy and Mamie Hostetter Heagy. Harold was born in South Annville Twp., Lebanon County on June 11, 1920. He graduated from Annville High School in 1938. Harold was a successful dairy and poultry farmer in Lebanon County for many years. Upon his retirement in 1975, he worked for a number of years in custodial services for the Cornwall-Lebanon School District. Harold was an active member of the Fontana Christian Fellowship, serving on the Board of the Fontana Union Sunday School during a major renovation of the sanctuary. He served his community for more than 46 years as a member of the South Annville Township Board of Supervisors, and was President of the Annville Senior Citizens. He was also an avid bowler and card player. Harold was preceded in death by his first wife, Lucille Boyer, mother of his two daughters Dianne Kay, married to Charles Fahnestock of Harrisburg, and Donna Jean, married to James Hollinger of Elizabethtown. He was also preceded in death by his second wife, Cora Herr. Along with his two daughters, Harold is survived by his wife Marie Kreider; grandchildren Jonathon Greiner of New Cumberland, PA; Nathan Greiner of Springfield, VA, Seth Hollinger of Elizabethtown, PA and Benjamin Hollinger of Chattanooga, TN; nine great grandchildren, and numerous stepchildren, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the DiMatteo Worship Center at the Lebanon Valley Brethren Home, 1200 Grubb Road, Palmyra on Tuesday February 17, 2015 at 2:00 PM. In honor of Harold’s love of desserts, a dessert social visitation will follow the service. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. The family wishes to thank the LVBH staff for the outstanding care and compassion shown to Harold and his family. Memorial donations can be made to the Lebanon Valley Brethren Home Good Samaritan Fund, 1200 Grubb Road, Palmyra, PA 17078.

J. Harold Heagy

June 11, 1920 - February 12, 2015