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Joseph R. Heacock, 82, husband of Frances, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Frederick Living.
He was employed in Boyertown School District as a counselor at Junior High East, and was a member of St. Columbkill’s Roman Catholic Church in Boyertown. Joseph earned his doctorate degree from Villanova University.
Born in Bedford, PA, Joseph was the son of the late Floyd and Elizabeth (Arnold) Heacock.
Joseph is survived by three children, Brian Heacock, husband of Gretchen; Mary Jo Heacock; and Kevin Heacock, husband of Alison; as well as five grandchildren, Ethan, Aubrey, Eddie, Amelia, and Evelyn. Joseph is also survived by four siblings, Mary Liz, Gene, Cathy, and Jim.
In addition to parents, Joe is predeceased by three siblings, John, Peg, and Ruthann.
Family and friends are invited to a visitation on Thursday, June 11, 2026, from 10AM to 11AM at St. Columbkill Roman Catholic Church 200 Indian Spring Rd Boyertown, PA 19512. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11AM.
Internment will be private at the convivence of the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joseph’s memory to Knights of Columbus
( https://kofc.planmygift.org/memorials-and-tribute-gifts)
[ This obituary is slightly edited from Morrell Funeral Home. ]
Sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 47 degrees. Sunny during the morning, clear in the afternoon and evening,
Not badly done for a former journalism teacher and school newspaper advisor. Thank G_d there was no need for collating or paste-ups.
Interesting, Bob. Thanks, but I wonder how that related to people’s probably very strong religiously beliefs back then —-not the fact that there’s evil, but that there’s some kind of symbol that can stop it; that sounds more like witchcraft.
Religion and superstition have always co-existed. For an example, see any devout Christian in the area who also has a "lucky" Eagles jersey, or believes that wearing their baseball cap inside out will help a rally keep going...