Sally Heitzenrater

SALEM – Sally Heitzenrater, 86, died Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Community Care Center in Alliance. She was born November 15, 1934 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Howard and Mary (Woods) Sprankle.

Sally earned her bachelor’s degree at Indiana University. She worked as an art teacher. Sally was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church and St. John’s Lutheran in McCandless. She was an avid Steelers fan and enjoyed art, painting and nature.

Her husband, Robert I. Heitzenrater preceded her in death in 1997.

Survivors include two sons, Dwight (Wendy) Heitzenrater of Slippery Rock, PA and Troy (Cheryl) Heitzenrater of Salem; four grandchildren, Justin, Jenna, Jessica and Samantha.

Besides her parents and husband, a brother, Richard Sprankle also preceded her in death.

A funeral service will be held at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Stark Memorial with Pastor Alan Smearsoll officiating.

Calling hours will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 2, 2020 and 4:00-5:00 p.m. Thursday prior to the service. For the safety of the Heitzenrater family, please adhere to social distancing, do not linger, and bring your own mask.

Interment will be held at 12 Noon Friday, December 4, 2020 at Round Top Cemetery in Punxsutawney, PA.

Memorial contributions may be made to Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 251 S. Broadway, Salem, OH 44460.

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