Russell L. Heft

Remembering Russell with Love... Russell L. Heft, 50, of 302 School Road , Bowmansville, Brecknock Township , Lancaster County , died unexpectedly in Reading Hospital Medical Center , West Reading, Berks County , on July 15, 2005. Born in Ephrata, Lancaster County , he was a son of the late Jacob and Edna (Rudy) Heft, and was the husband of Margaret E. (Remp) Heft for almost 8 years. A member and councilman of Peace United Church of Christ, Swartzville, Lancaster County , he was an avid hunter, fisherman, gardener, trap shooter and sports fan. He belonged to the Adamstown Rod Gun Club and the National Rifle Association. Russell was a devoted husband and loved creating fun family gatherings. A 1973 graduate of Garden Spot High School , he was employed as an estimator and job superintendent with Brecknock Builders, Denver , Lancaster County . Also surviving is a step-daughter, Diane Glasford, Denver , PA ; a step-granddaughter, Natalie; 6 sisters, Christine M. (Heft), wife of Robert B. Forrey, Spring Hill, FL; June L. (Heft), wife of Robert E. Bauder, Reamstown, PA; Rose Ann Heft, Reading, PA; Barbara J. (Heft), wife of James A. Schlouch, Bowmansville, PA; Grace D. Heft, Ephrata, PA; and Gale R. (Heft) Haney, Stevens, PA; 3 brothers, John J., husband of Carol L. (Dietrich) Heft, Exeter, PA; Charles R. Heft, Denver, PA; and Roy E., husband of Kathy (Sanger) Heft, Leola, PA. A sister, Mary (Heft) Moyer, preceded him in death. Viewings Service Viewings will be held on Wednesday evening, July 20, 2005, from 7 to 9 PM from Good Funeral Home Cremation Centre, Inc., 34-38 North Reamstown Road , Reamstown , PA 17567 , and at the church on Thursday, July 21, 2005, from 9 to 10 AM. Services celebrating Russell's life will be held Thursday, July 21, 2005, at 10:00 AM from Peace United Church of Christ, 37 East Swartzville Road , Denver , PA 17517 , with Pastor John C. Oliphant officiating. Burial will follow in Allegheny Union Cemetery , Alleghenyville , PA. Contributions remembering Russell may be sent to his church at the above address.