Bernice V. Heim
December 31, 1930 - August 12, 2013
To View The Video Tribute Please Click Here Bernice Verna Heim , age 82, of 597 E Mountain Road, Hegins, passed away Monday, August 12, 2013, six months to the day of her husband's passing, at Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center, Hershey. She was born on Wednesday, December 31, 1930, in Valley View, a daughter of the late Rufus F. and Pearl M Schucker Bixler. She and her late husband owned the former Heim's Restaurant in Sacramento until their retirement. She was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Sacramento Pa, and was also a member of the Tri-Valley Senior Citizens and a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star Ashland Lodge. She will be remembered as a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and loved spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren C "Buddy" Heim; a daughter Louise S Artz; a granddaughter, Tiffany M. Boyer, and a brother Richard Bixler. She is survived by two daughters Mary M Betz of Hegins and Deborah L Menkins of Cherry Hill, NJ; seven grandchildren; and thirteen great grandchildren. Memorial Services were held on Friday, August 16, 2013 at 11:00 AM at St. Paul's United Church of Christ with Rev. Raymond Holland officiating. Visitation was held from 10:00 to 11:00 AM on Friday at the church. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 2300 Main St., Sacramento, PA 17968 Burial was made in St. Paul's Cemetery, Sacramento. Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, was in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.
To View The Video Tribute Please Click Here Bernice Verna Heim , age 82, of 597 E Mountain Road, Hegins, passed away Monday, August 12, 2013, six months to the day of her husband's passing, at Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center, Hershey. She... View Obituary & Service Information