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Charles L. Heaps Obituary

We are sad to announce that on October 31, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Charles L. Heaps of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, born in Shillington, Pennsylvania. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Charles L. Heaps or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

In the sacred silence of farewell, Charles is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Charles' spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.

He was predeceased by: his granddaughter Claudia Rose Byerly. He is survived by: his wife Ellen Heaps (Adamire); and his daughters, Nancy and Jody. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, November 12th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery (170 Charles Rd, Lancaster, PA 17603).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
DeBord Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.



Wed

Nov 12

Graveside service

10:30 AM

St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery
170 Charles Rd, Lancaster, PA 17603

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November 11, 2025

Erinn Dietrich wrote a sympathy message

“I worked with Charlie at the country club for several years. He was so funny! He let me call him Grandpa, and I always appreciated how nice he was to me. He was so loved and will be missed!”


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