Joyce Heffernan's obituary , Passed away on January 7, 2026 in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania

Joyce Heffernan

1935 - January 7, 2026

Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania

Joyce Heffernan's obituary , Passed away on January 7, 2026 in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ruffenach Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services

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Joyce Heffernan Obituary

The world bids farewell to Joyce Heffernan of Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, departing on January 7, 2026. Joyce leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joyce Heffernan to show support.

She was predeceased by: her husband Matthew Michael Heffernan; her son Thomas Heffernan; and her parents, Thomas Enright and Margaret Enright. She is survived by: her children, Gail Heffernan (Robert Lynch), Michael Heffernan (Christina) and Matthew Heffernan (Sarah); her daughter-in-law Jennifer Heffernan; and her grandchildren, Kathleen (Anthony), Meghan (Josh), Maggie, Jack, Tommy, Brendan, Mary, Caroline, Julie, Jacqueline, James, Michael, Colin and Katherine. She is also survived by her family—especially her beloved children and grandchildren.

Viewing was held on Wednesday, January 14th 2026 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Ruffenach Funeral Home (4900 Township Line Rd, Drexel Hill, PA 19026). A funeral Mass was held on Thursday, January 15th 2026 at 10:15 AM at the St. Dorothy Church (4910 Township Line Rd, Drexel Hill, PA 19026).

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Sisters of Life (https://sistersoflife.org) in memory of Joyce.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ruffenach Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services



Wed

Jan 14

Viewing

Ruffenach Funeral Home
4900 Township Line Rd, Drexel Hill, PA 19026

Thu

Jan 15

Funeral Mass

St. Dorothy Church
4910 Township Line Rd, Drexel Hill, PA 19026

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