Gordon B. Heal

Gordon B. Heal, Sr., 91, of Ephrata, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at Fairmount Home in Ephrata. He was the loving husband of Betty C. (Caton) Heal.

Born in San Francisco, CA, he was the son of the late Gordon and Elmira (Sands) Jordan.

Gordon was a Navy Veteran, having participated in both WWII and the Korean War. After his military career, he worked as a Stationary Engineer for the Arco Company, Philadelphia. He was a member of the New Holland VFW, the Pike Township Sportsman Relief Association, and was an active member of the Boy Scouts of America. He enjoyed traveling.

Surviving in addition to his wife is a son, Gordon B. Heal, Jr., husband of Diane, of Chesapeake Beach, MD; 5 step-sons, Anthony DiDomenicis, husband of Veronica, of New Holland, John DiDomenicis, husband of Donna D’Anella, of New Jersey, Billy DiDomenicis, husband of Roseanne, of Pennsylvania, Scott DiDomenicis, husband of Donna, of Pennsylvania, and Wesley DiDomenicis, husband of Jennifer, of New Jersey; 13 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death are his parents, his siblings, and his first wife, Carolyn Heal.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 10 AM at the New Holland United Methodist Church, 120 West Main Street, New Holland, PA 17557, with interment following at the Valley Forge Memorial Gardens, 352 South Gulph Road, King Of Prussia, PA 19406. Viewing will take place from 9-10 AM at the church. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the New Holland United Methodist Church. Arrangements are with Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland. To send the family condolences, visit online at www.groffeckenroth.com