Regina E. Heiliger

Regina E. Heiliger, 93, of Millersburg, passed away on November 27, 2022, at the Northern Dauphin Nursing and Rehab, Millersburg. She was born in Lower Mahanoy Twp on October 15, 1929, a daughter of the late Helen (Latsha) and Albert Lenker. She was married to the late Darrell W. Heiliger for 46 years. Regina, was a graduate of the Lower Mahanoy Township High School in 1947. She had been employed by the Commonwealth Telephone Co. and the Schaffers Garage, in Millersburg and was an Avon Representative for many years. Regina was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Millersburg and an alternate member of the Trinity County Line United Methodist Church, RD Dalmatia. She was an active choir member in both churches. Active in civic organizations, Regina was on the board of directors of the Mahanoy and Mahantango Historical and Preservation Society and chaired the Ways and Means Committee. A volunteer worker at the Susquehanna Lutheran Village in Millersburg for many years, she was also a board member of the Order of the Good Shephard. She was a co-founder of the County Line Picnic Association, she served as its president for 20 years following its inception. A music lover, she sang in various local choruses, and was interested in perpetuating PA German music. She exhibited home preserved products at various fairs including the PA Farm Show and enjoyed growing roses and gardening. Regina is survived by a daughter Annette Yvonne Bixler, of Dalmatia, 2 granddaughters, Bridgette Ann Kieffer, of Dornsife, Nicole Ann Carr of Dalmatia, 2 great-grandsons Noah Matthew Carr of Dalmatia and Ethan Ryan Feger of Dornsife. One brother and sister-in-law, Arlo and Barb Lenker of Herndon, 2 nephews Scott (Renee) Lenker of Dalmatia, Brian Lenker of Herndon, and 1 niece Gail (Joel) Lenker-Wetzel, 2 great nieces Rochelle Hamilton, Autumn Spotts, and a great nephew Jeremiah Lenker. A sister-in-law Phyllis Krueger of Lincoln, NE and three step-sons Ward Heiliger of Omaha, NE, Wayne and Michael Heiliger (deceased) of Omaha, NE. A viewing will be held on December 2, 2022 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at County Line United Methodist Church, Dalmatia, followed by the funeral service, at 11:00 am. Interment will take place in the Stone Valley Cemetery, Dalmatia. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the County Line United Methodist Church.

Regina E. Heiliger

October 15, 1929 - November 27, 2022