Marilyn A. (Winters) Heim

Marilyn A. (Winters) Heim, 66, of Palmyra, passed away at her home on Saturday, October 29, 2022.  Born Thursday, July 26, 1956, in Limestone, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Dale L. and Marie A. (Bailey) Winters.  She was married to Gary J. Heim for over 43 years.

Marilyn was a member of Susquehanna Valley Church, Harrisburg.  She graduated in 1974 from Central Dauphin High School, in 1977 from Slippery Rock University with a B.S. Degree in Special and Elementary Education, and in 1979 with a Master’s Degree from The Johns Hopkins University in Communicative Disorders.   She taught for several years in Pennsylvania public schools.

Marilyn’s primary passion in life was caring for her children and grandchildren.  What they remember most about her is the selfless love she poured into each of their lives.

In addition to her husband, Marilyn will be lovingly missed by her four children: Jennifer R. Hughes, married to Derek, of Palmyra; Christie H. Fugate, married to J.E.B., of Palmyra; Meredith A. Dinger, married to Ryan, of Palmyra; and Nathan J. Heim, of Lancaster.  Also surviving are nine grandchildren as well as three siblings and many nieces, nephews and other extended family members.

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Susquehanna Valley Church, 6433 Union Deposit Road, Harrisburg, PA.  A viewing will be held at the church on Friday, November 4th from 5-7 PM and also on Saturday at the church from 9-11 AM.  Arrangements have been entrusted with the Rothermel-Finkenbinder Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 25 West Pine Street, Palmyra, PA  17078.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Marilyn’s honor to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation (www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/donate/honors-and-memorials).

Memories and condolences may be shared at: www.FinkenbinderFamily.com

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