C. Darwin Heister

   C. Darwin Heister, 82, of Pine Tree Lane, McVeytown, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

   Born June 29, 1943, in Bratton Township, he was a son of the late Charles William and Marian (Allison) Heister.  His wife, Patricia A. (Harshbarger) Heister, whom he married Sept. 17, 1977, survives.

   Also surviving are:  a daughter, Lori A. Turner of Lumberton, North Carolina; three brothers, Ronald Heister and wife Bernadette of Mattawana, Larry Heister and wife Velma of Granville, Carl Heister of Camp Hill; a sister, Jane Cramer and husband Mark of Mifflintown; a granddaughter, Kali Harshbarger; and three great grandchildren, Annabelle, Brantley, and Freya.

   In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Carrie Marie Heister; and three brothers, Darl, Robert, and Richard.

   He was employed as a roofer by J.M. Young and Sons in Belleville for 33 years.

   Darwin enjoyed mountain rides through Licking Creek and raising calves.

   A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at the Living Springs Mennonite Church, 565 Ridge Road, McVeytown, with Minister Sylvan Yoder officiating.

   A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time-of-service Saturday at the church.

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