Jacob Joseph "Jake" Heffner

Jacob Joseph "Jake" Heffner, 21, of Richmond Township, died Thursday, November, 20, 2014 at home. Born in Allentown, PA, he was the Son of Joseph L. & Debra L. (Reinert) Heffner, of Richmond Township.

Jake was a member of the Class of 2012 of Fleetwood Area High School. He had previously worked for Rockland Embroidery, Topton and Kutztown Tavern, Kutztown.

Jake loved skateboarding and really enjoyed the outdoors. He was especially fond of hiking on the Appalachian Trail. Jake was an avid quoits player and most of all, enjoyed the many nights sitting around the fire pit at home with family and great friends, especially on clear nights where he could see the moon.

Most of all, Jake loved animals. One of his favorite things in life was spending time with his beloved pets, Stanley, Harry, Oli and Stella.

In addition to his parents, Jake is survived by his Sister, Emily E. Heffner, fiancAC.e of Philip Smith, Richmond Township, his Maternal Grandparents, Shirley A. (Bower) and Donald R. Reinert, Mertztown, his Paternal Grandmother, Erminia L. "Mimi" (DeRentiis) Heffner, Topton, His Aunts and Uncles, Raeanne and James Roth, Kutztown and Jeffrey and Ruby Heffner, Fleetwood. Jake is also survived by his Cousins, Alyssa Roth, Ryan Roth and Nicolette Heffner. He was preceded in death by his Paternal Grandfather, Lee H. Heffner in May 2005.

Memorial Services for Jake will be held on Monday, November 24, 2014 at 8 pm at Walbert Funeral Home & Cremation Services, PC, 14390 Kutztown Rd, Fleetwood, with the Rev. Dr. Robert D. Machamer, Jr., officiating. A visitation will be held from 5 to 8 pm on Monday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jake's memory to the Humane Society of Berks County, 1801 N. 11th St., Reading, PA, 19604. Online expressions of sympathy may be offered at WalbertFuneralHome.com.