Howard George Heckman, 88, of Newmanstown passed away Tuesday March 9, 2021 in Tower Health Reading Hospital. He was predeceased by his wife, Virginia L. (Buser) Heckman. Howard is survived by his companion, Elaine Heckman. Howard was born in Reading on February 12, 1933 a son of the late William A. and Caroline M. (Ziegler) Heckman. He was a 1951 Reading High School graduate and proudly served his country in the Army during the Korean War. He was in production at Glidden Paint Factory for 26 years retiring in 1995. Howard was a member of Adamstown V.F.W. and a member of Sinking Spring Fire Co. He is also survived by a brother James Heckman. Howard was predeceased by his 3 brothers; William A. Heckman, Jr., Harold T. Heckman and Frederick J. Heckman. Services and burial will be private. Auman's Inc Funeral Home is honored to be serving the veteran. www.aumansinc.com
