David A. "Melvin" Heckman

David Allen (Melvin) Heckman, 68 of Utica, PA passed away at home suddenly on Monday, February 17, 2025 of Natural Causes. Born on October 12, 1956 in Grove City, PA he was the son of the late Lewis Deel Heckman and Betty Lou(Ringer) Heckman.

Melvin as everyone called him was a very hard worker all his life... He made a deal with Helen Greer who owned the Stoneboro lake at the age of 12 to pick up garbage along the beach so he could swim. He continued to work at the beach for some time after that. Melvin also loved working with the Race Horses at Swartz farm. When some of his friends decided to go work in hazardous waste removal he went with them to work at Geocon and then Sevenson Environmental. After he left working on the road he went to work for Trinity industries and finally finishing out his career as a Union Flagger. Melvin also built the house that he and his wife Jodie live in today.. He was very proud of his handywork. On any given day you could spot Melvin driving into town with his two wild dogs Lucy and Linus right beside him. Melvin loved the outdoors. Hunting, fishing and planting his garden which he would tell you he planted just for the deer that hang out in the yard. He was so looking forward to spring.

Melvin married Jodie (Jewart) Heckman on October 14th 1995 and she survives. Also left to cherish his memory are his Sister Sally Owens Franklin, Pa a sister in law Linda Heckman Jackson Center, PA, Sister in law Judy (Bob) Scott Slippery Rock. PA and a Brother in law, Michael Jewart (Heather) of Hooker, PA and many nieces and nephews who he loved dearly. Along with his parents and in laws, he was preceded in death by his brother Oliver Lewis Heckman and an infant sister Sharon Ann. 

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Rose and Black Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 99 Franklin St. Stoneboro, PA 16153. In keeping with Melvin's wishes there will be no visitation. A celebration of life will be held on Monday, February 24** beginning at 5:00 pm at Quillen's Café 1151 Walnut Street, Stoneboro, PA 16153. One of Melvin's favorite places where all his friends would meet