PITTSBURGH • Jason George Heintzelman, 34, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Halifax, passed away unexpectedly July 31, 2021. He was born in Harrisburg Feb. 12, 1987. Surviving are his mother, Tracie Smith (Rick) Snyder, Klingerstown, and father, John (Jill) Heintzelman Sr., Harrisburg; paternal grandfather, Donald George Heintzelman, Dauphin, and maternal grandmother, Beverley Smith, Parrish, Fla.; brothers, J.J. (Svetlana) Heintzelman, Enola, and Joshua Heintzelman, Gratz; nephew, Clark Heintzelman, Enola; stepbrother, Jason (Mary Kate) Grimes, Harrisburg; three stepsisters, Ashley (Randy) Spahr, Shermansdale, Jenifer Grimes (Rob) Waynick, Harrisburg, and Emily Grimes (Brad) Easter, Harrisburg, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Jason loved all animals including his pet dogs Tux and Stuart, and his mother’s dog Libby. Jason was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, George Smith, and paternal grandmother, Joanne Heintzelman. From a young age, Jason’s love was always sports, especially football. He had a strong work ethic on and off the field. He was well respected as a Halifax athlete as well as a running back for the Albright College football team. He had the passion and drive for sports, and some of his best days were competing on the field. Jason’s second passion was bartending and making people smile. He was a bar tender at Industry Public House in Pittsburgh, where he was also well respected and loved. He liked making people happy and showing them a good time. His smile and laugh were infectious, and it was easy to be in his company. Our family is heartbroken and saddened over Jason’s passing. We are overwhelmed by and so appreciative of the outpouring of love and support, and from many who we never knew. He was not only loved in the Halifax community, and Albright College, but in Pittsburgh, and will be dearly missed. There will be a visitation held at the Halifax United Methodist Church, 105 Wind Hill Dr., Halifax, Pa., Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021, from 6-8 p.m. and Thursday, Aug. 12, from 1-3 p.m. A memorial service will follow at 3 p.m. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Harrisburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Halifax Touchdown Club, c/o Becky Enders, 62 Fellowship Dr., Halifax, PA 17032 (Place Jason’s name in the memo line) and/or, Operation Paws for Homes “In honor of Jason Heintzelman,” PO Box 35606, N. Chesterfield, VA 23235 Hoover-Boyer Funeral Homes, Ltd Millersburg, a Minnich funeral establishment, is handling the arrangements. Please sign the online register book at min nichfuneral.com Paid by funeral home
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