Obituary for Phyllis Axton (Heckman)
Phyllis Axton, age 87, of Donora, PA, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at her home with her loving family at her side.
She was born July 3, 1935 in Bentleyville, PA, the daughter of the late Francis Heckman and the late Alice Trumpie Heckman.
Phyllis was a very involved member of Emanuel Baptist Church in Donora. She also volunteered for several years at the Donora Senior Center
In addition to her parents, Phyllis was preceded in death by the love of her life, William R. Axton; four sisters, Ruth, Thelma, Sue and Audrey; and three brothers, Joe, Earl. and James Heckman.
Surviving to cherish her memory are her two daughters, Roxanne (Bob) Vitale of Donora and Terri (Brad) Caldwell of SC.; Grandchildren, Rick Sichi, Nicole Caldwell, Melissa (Brent) Hedrick, Ryan Vitale (Rachelle Vitale); Great Grandchildren, Ryan Jr, Willow, and Finn; Brother, Nick (Maxine) Heckman; and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Anthony L. Massafra Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc., 40 Second Street Extension, Donora, PA 15033 (724) 379-6900.
Private visitation and services were held at the convenience of the family.
Interment followed in Mon Valley Memorial Park, Donora, PA
To share a condolence please visit www.massafrafuneralhome.com
She was born July 3, 1935 in Bentleyville, PA, the daughter of the late Francis Heckman and the late Alice Trumpie Heckman.
Phyllis was a very involved member of Emanuel Baptist Church in Donora. She also volunteered for several years at the Donora Senior Center
In addition to her parents, Phyllis was preceded in death by the love of her life, William R. Axton; four sisters, Ruth, Thelma, Sue and Audrey; and three brothers, Joe, Earl. and James Heckman.
Surviving to cherish her memory are her two daughters, Roxanne (Bob) Vitale of Donora and Terri (Brad) Caldwell of SC.; Grandchildren, Rick Sichi, Nicole Caldwell, Melissa (Brent) Hedrick, Ryan Vitale (Rachelle Vitale); Great Grandchildren, Ryan Jr, Willow, and Finn; Brother, Nick (Maxine) Heckman; and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Anthony L. Massafra Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc., 40 Second Street Extension, Donora, PA 15033 (724) 379-6900.
Private visitation and services were held at the convenience of the family.
Interment followed in Mon Valley Memorial Park, Donora, PA
To share a condolence please visit www.massafrafuneralhome.com