Miriam D. Hehnly, 79, of Reinholds, passed away Friday, May 13, 2016, at home.
She was born in Denver to the late Paul A. Burd and Maude M. (Mann) Eckenrode; and was the wife of Carl V. Hehnly, with whom she shared 39 years of marriage.
She enjoyed collecting cardinals; loved her family, laughing and telling jokes, and all kinds of animals.
In addition to her husband, Miriam is survived by two daughters: Debra, wife of Jay Gerhart; and Diane, wife of Paul King; a son: Darryl, husband of Denise Hehnly; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and a brother: Clarence Burd Sr.
She was preceded in death by two sons: David and Dennis Hehnly; a daughter: Dawn Hackman; and a brother: Paul Burd Jr.
Services were held May 17 at Roseboro Stradling Funeral Home, Denver, with Pastor Robert Hurd officiating. Interment took place in the Fairview Cemetery annex.
Memorial contributions in Miriam’s memory may be made to Roseboro Stradling Funeral Home, 533 Walnut St., Denver, PA 17517, to assist in paying for funeral expenses.
Arrangements by Roseboro Stradling Funeral and Cremation Services Inc., Denver. Online condolences can be given at roseborostradling.com.
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