Sara E. (McClelland) Heckman

December 12, 1935 - January 21, 2020

Sara E. (McClelland) Heckman, 84, of Herminie, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020. She was born December 20, 1935 in Spraggs, a daughter of the late William and Katherine (Cole) McClelland. She was a longtime member of Hermine United Methodist Church and currently attended Mars Hill Baptist Church. Sara enjoyed spending time with her family and traveling. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband John N. Heckaman Sr., a son Richard A. Heckman, her brothers Edward and Lee McClelland, and a son in law Samir Mukhar. Sara is survived by her children John N. (Brenda) Heckman Jr. of Greensburg, Sharon Mukhar of TX, Sue (Edward) Sawyers of Adamsburg, Dana Jaffre (Dave Schweiger) of Herminie; grandchildren John James Heckman, Scott Nelson Heckman, Mina Samir Mukhar (Angelina), Joesph Michael O' Bradovich (Michelle), Mark Samir Mukhar, Tara Renee Heckman, Richard Andrew Jaffre, Brittany Nicole Heckman, Keira Lynn Schweiger, Shayla Rose Schweiger, Kaylee Lynn Angel Sawyers, Cody Edward Buck Sawyers; 5 great grandchildren; and her sisters Rose Betzs, Ruth Kirkwood, and Jean Russell, also nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the William Snyder Funeral Home, 521 Main Street, Irwin, where a funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. with Rev. Richard Countryman, officiating. Interment will follow in Mars Hill Cemetery. On behalf of the family everyone will be invited to Herminie Volunteer Fire Dept. for food and fellowship following the interment. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the family. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.