Frances Dee (Bretzius) Heinbach

Frances D. Heinbach 
June 20, 2024 

Frances Dee Heinbach, 83, of Pine Grove, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024 in Providence Place, Pine Grove. 

Born on December 1, 1940 in Pine Grove, she was a daughter and step daughter of the late Paul Bretzius and Beatrice J. Kembel Gahres and husband Richard D. Gahres, Sr. 

Frances was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Pine Grove and a proud alumnus of Pine Grove High School Class of 1958. 

Preceding her in death were a brother, Richard D. Gahres, Jr.; and two sisters, Linda Barr and Judith Neidlinger. 

Surviving are her husband of 62 years, John Heinbach; two daughters, Dawn Heinbach and partner JoAnn Jones of Kutztown, Sharon Rickert and husband Barry of Valley View; three grandchildren, Jill Miller (Tim), Dustin Rickert, James Hancock (Tori); five great grandchildren, Kole, Owen, Dustin Jr., Gracyn and Cooper; nephews and nieces. 

Frances was freely giving of her time and energy.  During her 40-year tenure as tax collector, Frances met and befriended many.  People found her easy to talk to and their visits to Frances' home office often turned into extended conversations.  She was civic-minded and volunteered at the polls most every election. 

All Services will be held at the convenience of the family. 

The H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove, is in charge of arrangements and you may send condolences online at www.hlsnyderfuenralhome.com. 

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