Sylvia A. Heller, 76, of Richland, PA, died on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, at Lebanon Skilled Nursing and Rehab, Lebanon. She was the wife of Ricky L. Heller, to whom she married on June 26, 1971.
Born in Lebanon, PA, on Oct. 24, 1948, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Florence (Kapp) Bugg. A 1966 graduate of ELCO High School, she worked as a Senior Accounting Assistant at AWI Associate Wholesalers. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, and spending time with her family.
In addition to her husband, Sylvia is survived by her daughters, Cathy A., wife of Timothy Harris, and Brittany E., wife of David Frandsen; son, Michael L. Heller, husband of the late Melinda Heller; grandchildren, Heather, Cody, Jason, Edward, Aviea, and Sadler; great-grandchildren, Brayley and Chase; sisters, Noreen Metzler and Elizabeth Risser; and nephews, Jonathan Risser and Ross Metzler. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Harley Schmidt; and brother, Lawrence Bugg Jr.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, at 11 a.m., at Grose Funeral Home, 358 W. Washington Ave., Myerstown, PA, preceded by a viewing beginning at 10 a.m. Interment at Richland Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lebanon Rescue Mission, P.O. Box 5, Lebanon, PA 17042.













