Patricia A. Heller, of Liberty Towers in Clarion, died peacefully New Years Day, January 1, 2017 under the wonderful care of the doctors, nurses and staff of the Clarion Hospital.

Born May 24, 1936 in Knoxdale, PA, she was the daughter of Frank D. and Dessie McAninch Swineford.

She is survived by her children, Kimberly Dymock and her husband Tom of Clarion, Max Heller and his wife Lisa of Clarion, Terri Hartzell and her husband Tim of Knox, and Gwen Mc Daniel and her husband Bruce of Hawthorn.

She is also survived by her grandchildren, of whom she was so very proud….Andrew Hartzell and his wife Stephanie of Coraopolis, Alex Heller and Mark Metzka of Slippery Rock, Colin Hartzell and Haylee Hancock of Clarion, Bruce McDaniel and Haley Schultz of Irwin, Abby Heller and Hondo MacBeth of Clarion, Tom Dymock of Clarion, and Hope (McDaniel) Clemens and her husband Chris of Brackenridge.

Pat was a homemaker and enjoyed baking, playing cards and spending time with her family and friends.

Pat is survived by her brother Burton Swineford of Brookville Pa.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 11 brothers and sisters and their spouses. Her siblings were Henry Swineford, Harry Swineford, Wayne Swineford, Dorothy (Grosser) Swineford, Doris (Knisley) Swineford, Miles Swineford, Paul Swineford, Esther (Hoffman) Swineford, Walter Swineford, Margaret (Newhouse) Swineford and Ruby (Doverspike) Swineford.

Pat was also preceded in death by her BFF Kathy F. Eaker of North Carolina. They were soul sisters.

Arrangements are under the care of Furlong Funeral Home in Summerville, PA.

At Pat’s request there will be no public viewing, and a private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family.

Interment will be in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Knoxdale ,PA .

If desired, memorials can made to Caring Hearts of Clarion or to Tri-County Animal Shelter of Shippenville.

Friends and family may send online condolences to www.furlongfuneralhome.com