Mary Ann “Ann” Heckman Hild Busshaus, 88, of Penn Run, died Sunday, March 30, 2025. Born March 17, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Mary (Gibson) Heckman McCutcheon and Wallace Heckman.
Ann was a graduate of Washington High School in Apollo and was a member of Pine Run Lutheran Church.
She worked for more than 62 years as a beautician. Her clients became like family, often spending time drinking coffee and visiting.
Ann enjoyed fishing, gardening, bowling, playing cards and basket weaving. In her spare time, she loved oil painting and photography. She won various awards and ribbons for her paintings and photos. Most importantly, Ann loved spending time with her family during picnics and get togethers.
She is survived by her daughters: Kimberly Schaffner, Gastonia, NC; and Kathy (Tim) Moore, Penn Run, PA. She will be missed by her grandchildren: Grace (Diana) Schaffner, Elliott (Sarah) Schaffner, Courtney Nestler, Ashley (Jason) Harmon, Aaron (Jennifer) Moore, Corey McKeel, Ashley (Jason) Harmon, Kaytlin Croyle, Hunter Croyle, and her 14 great grandchildren. Sister: Dee Shearer, and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter: Karen Croyle; and sisters: Betty Shutt and Mid Scott.
Friends will be received Monday, April 7 from 3:30 to 7:30 at the Rairigh-Bence Funeral Home & Crematory of Indiana (965 Philadelphia St.). Her funeral service will be held Tuesday, April 8 at noon at the funeral home with Pastor Perry Billman, officiating.
Memorial contributions can be mad in Anns memory to the American Diabetes Association at: P.O Box 7023 Merrifield, VA 22116 (https://donors.diabetes.org), or Dementia Society of America at: PO Box 600 Doylestown, PA 18901(https://www.dementiasociety.org/donate).
Online condolences may be made by visiting: www.rbfh.net.
