Margaret A. Heller

Margaret A. Heller, 85, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2019, in Reading Hospital.

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She was the beloved wife of the late Michael B. Heller who died September 19, 1999.

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Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Irvin A. and Elizabeth M. (Aston) Lengle.

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Margaret was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Hamburg.

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Margaret was a homemaker and at age 70, began working as a nursing assistant.Â

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Margaret was a fierce supporter of animal rights, an advocate for adoption of shelter animals, and for a time a volunteer at the Animal Rescue League of Berks County.Â

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She is survived by two daughters: Anne E. Yerger, Manhattan, NY; and Pamela J. Yerger, Hamburg.

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Margaret was predeceased by one son, Scotty Yerger.

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A funeral service will be held Friday, November 8, 2019, at 3 p.m.,  at St. John's Lutheran Church, 99 Church Street, Hamburg, PA 19526. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service in the church from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Margaret's honor to Animal Rescue League of Berks County, 58 Kennel Rd, Birdsboro, PA 19508. Burkey & Driscoll Funeral Home, Hamburg, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.burkeydriscoll.com .