Donald B. Heckard, age 72, of Renfrew, passed away Tuesday afternoon April 29, 2014, in the VNA Hospice, after a long battle with cancer.
Born August 7, 1941, in Butler, he was the son of the late Lester and Ruth E. Fredley Heckard of Renfrew.
He previously worked for Franklin Glass of Renfrew. He retired from the Maintenance Dept. at Joy Manufacturing, Cranberry Twp.
Don enjoyed fishing, antique cars, motorcycles, and spending time with his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his son Jerry Heckard, one brother, Robert Heckard and one sister, Virginia Edinger.
Don is survived by two daughters, Victoria Burkett of Meridian and Christine (Mark) Scarborough of Slippery Rock; two sons, Lester G. Heckard of Renfrew and David Williams of Huntington; one sister Judy (John) Barron of Renfrew; nine grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren and a companion of 30 years Virginia Williams.
Friends of Don will be received on Friday May 2, 2014, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9, funeral services will be on Saturday at 11:00 a.m.
The family has suggested memorial donations be made to VNA Inpatient Hospice, 115 Technology Dr., Butler, PA 16001 or the Butler Humane Society, 1015 Evans City Road, Renfrew, PA 16053
