Gail G. Heckeler Obituary
The world bids farewell to Gail G. Heckeler (Schenectady, New York), departing on November 30, 2025 at the age of 87. Gail leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Arthur Gould and Alice Gould; her grandson Tyler DeMarco; her husband Kenneth Heckeler; her stepson Scott Heckeler; and her stepdaughter-in-law Cathleen Heckeler.
She is survived by: her children, Jeffrey Vanier, Pamela DeMarco (Donald) of Schenectady, NY and Craig Vanier of Turner, ME; her grandchildren, Ryan DeMarco (Sarah), Zachary Vanier (Polly) and Lauren Vanier (Crosby Rowe); her great grandchildren, Riley Rowe, Jack DeMarco and Bodhi Vanier; her stepdaughter Susan Purga (Robert); her stepgrandchildren, Caitlin Brooks (Tom), Scott Purga (Fran), Brian Heckeler (Hope) and Brad Purga (Laura); her stepgreat-grandchildren, Summer Heckeler, Sofia Heckeler, Kenneth Purga, Kinley Brooks, Peyton Purga, Olivia Purga, Kacey Brooks, Theodore Purga and Matthew Purga; and her former husband Terrence Vanier. She is also survived by cousins and dear friends.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, Care of Tyler DeMarco Foundation, Memorial Account #50834319 To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Gail G. Heckeler, please visit our.
