Charles "Chip" L. Heffern
May 20, 1956 ~ December 18, 2024
Born in: Franklin, Pennsylvania
Resided in: Franklin, Pennsylvania
Charles “Chip” L. Heffern, Jr., 68, of Franklin passed away on December 18, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Born on May 20, 1956 in Franklin, he was the son of the late Charles L. and Anne Louise (Whitman) Heffern.
He was a 1974 graduate of Franklin High School. Since 1977, He was the owner of Heffern Septic Tank and Portable Toilet Service.
On August 8, 1998, he married the former Julie A. Hummel and she survives.
Chip enjoyed his annual fishing trips to Black Lake, NY and his fall hunting trips in Colorado. With his wife, they enjoyed their travels to different states and national parks, camping at Benezette to see the elk but mostly enjoyed visiting Tennessee and the Great Smokey Mountains. Together, Julie and Chip played pool in the Scotch Doubles Pool League in Franklin.
He was a member of the Franklin Loyal Order of the Moose Club #83, Franklin Fraternal Order of the Eagles Club #328, Rainbow Sportsman Club NAWT, PSMA, and Station 4.
Left to cherish his memory along with his loving wife, Julie of Franklin are his children Jacquie Heffern and her companion, C.J., of Chambersburg, PA, Charles “Charlie” Heffern, III of Franklin, and Quinn E. P. Heffern and his wife, Rachel, of Carnegie; his grandchildren Lauren Heffern, Jaelyn Duhon, Cannon Duhon, Justin Denny, and Josie McArthur; his sister Denise Harper of Cochranton; his many nieces and nephews; and his four legged companions, Cody and Cooper.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step daughter Debbie Morrison Denny, his sister Mary Ann Snyder, and his brother-in-law Larry “Buzz” Snyder.
Friends will be received from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 pm Saturday at the Gardinier-Warren Funeral Home, 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin. Funeral Services will be held at 5:00 pm Saturday at the funeral home with Pastor Mark Fultz of the Cooperstown Evangelistic Tabernacle officiating. Interment will be private. At the request of the family, please wear your “Team Chip” T-shirts to the funeral home.
Memorial contributions can be made in Chip’s memory to the Venango Visiting Nurses Foundation, 491 Allegheny Blvd., Franklin, PA 16323 and/or the Venango 4-H Fairgrounds, 867 Mercer Road, Franklin, PA
Chip’s family would like to express a special thanks to his nurse Carrie, Phyllis and Cheryl of VNA.
Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Chip’s Book of Memories online at www.warrenfh.com
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Rick Ward
So sorry for your loss.
So sorry to hear of Chips passing He was a special friend to many.
Jim and Betty Snyder and family are praying for all of you though these tough days. It’s been 6 years since we lost Diane to cancer.
My deepest sympathy to you and the family. Sending love and hugs.
Linda Fetterolf Coldren
Thinking of you all at this very difficult time! Chip was a good guy and will be missed greatly by all who knew him! Sending my love..❤️
Thinking of you all at this very difficult time! Chip was a good guy and will be missed greatly by all who knew him! Sending my love..❤️
Rick Ward
Julie my heart is broken for you. I know that Chip is in a better place now no more pain. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sad to get this news. Praying for comfort. Chip was a good friend and neighbor to have. Love to you all.
Jule, so heartbroken to read this. Chip was a wonderful person and friend to all. My prayers and condolences go out to all of you during this trying time!
Diane Freni-Woods
I was fortunate enough to go on several trips to Black Lake and Colorado with Chip. Even on the days when the fish were not biting and the elk were nowhere to be found, I always knew Chip would put a smile on my face back at camp. He was truly one of a kind and will be missed. Rest in peace my friend.
I am so sorry for your loss! My prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Our deepest sympathies and condolences are sent to Chip’s family from the Iron Mountain GRE team. Chip and his great team provided us with many years of faithful service, and we are extremely grateful for their continued support.
Quinn, Thinking of you and your family; Our deepest sympathy.
We send our love, prayers and hugs.
Jim and I are so sorry for your loss. He was a special person. We loved him and he was always there to help out. A very trustwary man, honest and caring. He will be missed by many. God has him now and he is walking the streets of gold. Lives a mansion and has no pain.
We send our love, prayers and hugs.
Loved being on your pool team and playing pool with you and Chip. May you find peace in this difficult time. Our deepest sympathies.
Marci & Scott