Jean M Heim, age 99, formerly of Pitman, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025 at Polk Personal Care Center, Millersburg.

She was born on Saturday, September 26, 1925, in Pitman, a daughter of the late Henry Lesher, III and the late Mable (Klinger) Lesher.

She was a member of Zion Evangelical Congregational Church, Pitman.

Jean was also a member of Woodman of the World, Pitman and the Tri-Valley Senior Citizens. She was a former Sunday School teacher, 4H leader, and was active in the Schuylkill County Extension programs.

Jean enjoyed gardening, quilting, cooking, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Her husband, Leroy "Bud" S Heim, passed away in 2012. She was also preceded in death by a son, Leroy Dale Heim, and by three brothers and four sisters.

She is survived by three daughters, Charlotte Romaine Koch of New Bern, NC, Joan A (Marlin) Rothermel of Greenbrier, and Lois Ann (Martin) Haigh of Cresson; a son, Gary L (Judy) Heim of Pitman; seven grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; two brothers, Paul Lesher of Pitman and Henry Lesher, IV of Elizabethville; two sisters, Ruth Chubb of Quarryville and Anna Wiest of Klingerstown; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at Zion Evangelical Congregational Church, Pitman, on Friday, March 14, 2025, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Todd Wolfe officiating.

A viewing will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Friday at the church.

Burial will be in Zion Cemetery, Pitman.

Memorial contributions can be made to Zion EC Church, PO Box 53, Pitman PA 17964 or to Polk Personal Care Center, 301 North St, Millersburg PA 17061.

Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc., Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com .