1909
Emma
2011
Emma Heller
September 9, 1909 — March 27, 2011
Emma L. "Whitey" Heller, 101, of Annville, died on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at Lebanon Valley Home.
She was born on Thursday, September 09, 1909 to the late Sam Bross and Stella Bross nee Peiffer in Lebanon.
She was a member of St. Mark''s United Church of Christ. Emma married Dec 15, 1945 to the late George A. Heller,
Sr. She was raised by Elias & Annie Bensing. Emma was a lifetime member of the UCC Home Auxiliary, Lebanon
Senior Center and St. Mark''s UCC Mature Adults. She was in the garment industry at age 14 and retired in 1965.
Emma was the cofounder of the gift shop at Lebanon Valley Home. She enjoyed current events, watching the news
and weather channels. Emma also enjoyed playing pinochle, puzzles and reading and at church she liked the
sewing room, bazaars and the Bethany Home.
Surviving are stepson George Jr., spouse of Ruth Heller, Myerstown; stepgrandchildren George III spouse of Eileen
Heller, Julia spouse of Robert Grodzicki; ste great grandchildren Brieanna spouse of Tyler Heisey, George Heller, IV,
Sabrina Heller, Paul Heller, Jeffrey Heller, Shannon Grodzicki, Caitlyn Grodzicki; half siblings Charles Grumbine,
Mary Long, Dorothy Boyer, Betty Kline, Elsie Harnish. She was preceded in death, in addition to her husband, half
brothers Amos and Kenneth Grumbine.
Viewing will be on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Christman''s Funeral Home, Inc., 226
Cumberland Street, Lebanon.
Funeral services will be on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 10:00 AM at the funeral home.
Burial will be at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, following the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mark''s United Church of Christ, 426 N. 8th Street, Lebanon, PA 17046.
Christman''s Funeral Home, Inc. is honored to serve the family with the arrangements.
www.christmansfuneralhome.com
She was born on Thursday, September 09, 1909 to the late Sam Bross and Stella Bross nee Peiffer in Lebanon.
She was a member of St. Mark''s United Church of Christ. Emma married Dec 15, 1945 to the late George A. Heller,
Sr. She was raised by Elias & Annie Bensing. Emma was a lifetime member of the UCC Home Auxiliary, Lebanon
Senior Center and St. Mark''s UCC Mature Adults. She was in the garment industry at age 14 and retired in 1965.
Emma was the cofounder of the gift shop at Lebanon Valley Home. She enjoyed current events, watching the news
and weather channels. Emma also enjoyed playing pinochle, puzzles and reading and at church she liked the
sewing room, bazaars and the Bethany Home.
Surviving are stepson George Jr., spouse of Ruth Heller, Myerstown; stepgrandchildren George III spouse of Eileen
Heller, Julia spouse of Robert Grodzicki; ste great grandchildren Brieanna spouse of Tyler Heisey, George Heller, IV,
Sabrina Heller, Paul Heller, Jeffrey Heller, Shannon Grodzicki, Caitlyn Grodzicki; half siblings Charles Grumbine,
Mary Long, Dorothy Boyer, Betty Kline, Elsie Harnish. She was preceded in death, in addition to her husband, half
brothers Amos and Kenneth Grumbine.
Viewing will be on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Christman''s Funeral Home, Inc., 226
Cumberland Street, Lebanon.
Funeral services will be on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 10:00 AM at the funeral home.
Burial will be at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Lebanon, following the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mark''s United Church of Christ, 426 N. 8th Street, Lebanon, PA 17046.
Christman''s Funeral Home, Inc. is honored to serve the family with the arrangements.
www.christmansfuneralhome.com
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