Bernard J. "Bernie" Heller

Bernard J Heller, 78 years of age of Mary D, Pennsylvania died on Thursday, March 06, 2025, at home.

Born Wednesday, December 18, 1946 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania the son of the late Roy H., and Mary J. (Stancavage) Heller. Bernie was also predeceased by; sisters, Doris Slifko, Patricia A Pogwist; brother, John J. Heller

Surviving are brother, Michael Heller and his wife Joann; niece and caregiver, Lisa Filloy her husband Rob their sons Nathan, and Zachary; brother-in-law, Michael Pogwist. Other nieces and nephews also survive Bernie.

A 1964 Marian Catholic High School graduate, Bernie was a talented baseball player and continued his fondness for the sport playing softball in local leagues, while serving as Assistant High School baseball coach at his alma mater Marian Catholic. Bernie served as Post Master for a number of localities retiring from the St. Clair office. He traveled to Post Office conventions yearly, and was often recognized for his exemplary service. A devout catholic Bernie belonged to the former St. Bartholomew R.C.C. of Brockton, and now worships at St. John XXIII R.C.C. of Tamaqua having volunteered as usher, lector, and for any task requested. Bernie enjoyed working the block party at the American Hose Co #1 summer festival, and Men of Marian summer picnic. An avid Flyers fan, Bernie was enamored with Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. Bernie looked forward to attending concerts, and encouraged Lisa and Rob to tag along. Bernie had served as President of the Tamaqua Adult Day Care for many years.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Bernie's name on Tuesday March 11, 2025 at 11 o'clock A.M. from St. John XXIII R.C.C. located at 307 Pine Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252.

A Visitation of friends will be held on Tuesday morning March 11, 2025 from 9:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. at the funeral home.

Interment will be in St. Bartholomew R.C. Cemetery, Brockton Pennsylvania.

Memorials in Bernie's name to:

Tamaqua Adult Day Care

810 East Broad Street

Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com