Rosalind H. “Posie” Heffernan

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Rosalind H. “Posie” Heffernan, 94, departed on Sunday, December 3, 2017, to become the newest organist in Heaven.

Posie was born September 15, 1923, to the late Fred C. and Gladys Kelley Homan in Dempseytown, PA.

She was married on June 15, 1950, to James R. Heffernan who passed away on July 6, 1955.

Left to cherish her memory are her two sons, Dennis Allen Heffernan of Franklin and David James Heffernan and his wife, Darlene of Franklin. As well as five grandchildren; Russ Gregory, Jr. and his partner, Missy Kaputa of Oil City, Matt Gregory of Oil City, Jason Van Wormer of Oil City, Lacey Van Wormer of Franklin, Sarah Van Wormer of Franklin, and 10 great-grandchildren.

Also, surviving are her nieces; Nancy Homan of England, Linda Homan — Lane of Delaware and Delores Homan — DeHamer of Michigan, a nephew; Ron Homan of Florida, and a nephew-in-law; Mike McGovern of Harrisburg, PA.

Rosalind is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, three brothers; Carl, Stanley and Bill Homan, her son; Paul Heffernan, a niece; Debbie McGovern and a nephew; Carl L. Homan.

Rosalind was a member of Cherrytree Evangelical United Methodist Church as well as a charter member of Oakland Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxillary, and the Pennsylvania Grange. Rosalind worked for a time at the Dempseytown store.

All services for Rosalind will be private at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions are asked to be sent to the Cherrytree Evangelical United Methodist Church, 2724 US Rt. 8 Titusville, PA 16354 or the Oakland Township Volunteer Fire Department, 779 Speer Road, Cooperstown PA 16317 in Rosalind’s name.

Friends and Family are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com to share condolences with the family.

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