Heather N. Mountz, nee Berkheiser, passed away on Friday, Sept. 11, surrounded by her family.

Heather was born in Lebanon, PA, and attended Cornwall-Lebanon School District. She also received her associate’s degree. She worked most of her career for WellSpan Good Samaritan, eventually serving as Team Lead for the Outpatient Lab and Imaging Center. The joy of Heather’s life was spending time with her family and snuggling and playing with her three cats, Schmokey, The Bandit, and Crash. Heather was a lover of all animals!

Heather is survived by her husband, Joshua L. Mountz; and mother, Noreen Berkheiser. There are also a number of cousins and extended family.

Services for Heather will be held at Christman’s Funeral Home in Lebanon on Saturday, Sept. 26. Visitation will start at 9 a.m., with the service to begin at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society Colorectal Cancer Fund or the ASPCA.

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