Mable E. Heffer Obituary (1919 - 2018)

Mable E. Heffer, 99, a resident of Concordia Lutheran Ministries, Cabot, PA, went into the presence of Jesus November 15, 2018, at Good Samaritan Hospice, Cabot, following a brief illness. Mable was born September 4, 1919, in Erie, PA, to the late Gilbert and Martha (Montgomery) Morehouse. She married Rev. Robert Heffer on June 9, 1944. He preceded her in death on August 23, 2008. Mable was a graduate of Erie East High School and the Missionary Training Institute, Nyack, NY and was a member of the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church . Mable and her husband pastored C&MA churches in Kent and Kinsman, OH; North East, South Fork, Corry, New Stanton, Mahaffey and Burnside, PA . From 1970-1973, they served as dorm parents at Dalat School for missionary children in Malaysia. The Heffers retired in Greenville, PA after 43 years of pastoral ministry and they served interim pastorates at Sandy Lake, Cambridge Springs, New Wilmington, PA, and supplied pulpits in various churches. Mable, with her husband, was one of the original founders of the Edinboro Conference Grounds. She was active in Child Evangelism Fellowship and the Great Commission Women. She was the ideal pastor's wife and known for her servanthood, hospitality, and Christ-like example. Mable is survived by three daughters: Mrs. Dennis (Judy) Tunnecliffe, Sidman, PA; Mrs. Craig (Jan) Henkel, Winston-Salem, NC; Mrs. Richard (Jeanne) Glauser, Butler, PA; six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents and husband, Mable is preceded in death by one son-in-law, Greg Monaghan; three sisters: Bertha Nelson, Hazel Julian, and Rosella Shaner. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday, November 18, 2018, at Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North St. Butler, PA 16001. An additional viewing will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 19, 2018, at Crosswinds Alliance, 516 Freeport Road, Butler, PA 16001. A funeral service will immediately follow the visitation at 2:00 p.m with Rev. Richard Jenks, officiating. Online condolences can be given at www.thompson-miller.com.