Elwood L. Heffner, age 84, passed away peacefully in his home with his family on April 24, 2023, in Tioga, Pennsylvania after briefly battling cancer. 

He was born August 24, 1938, to the late Samuel and Margaret (Deats) Heffner in Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania.

Elwood was a Korean War Veteran in the Army and retired from Ingersoll Rand in Painted Post, NY. 

Elwood was met in heaven by his two sons, Eric and Terry, two daughters, Kelly Jo and Cheryl, a brother, Donald Heffner, and sister Sandra Woodard.  On August 15, 1958, Elwood married his love, Joan (Graff) Heffner and spent 66 years together. 

Elwood is survived by his wife, Joan, his son, Jeff Heffner (Lynne Wagner) of Wellsboro, PA, daughter Nichole (Matthew) Finnerty of Hinsdale, NY, daughter in law Monica Heffner of Troy, PA and adopted daughter Geri (Sissy) Crigger of Tarboro, NC.  His grandchildren Nichelle (Ben) Appleby of Elmira, NY, Corrie Heffner of Fort Knox, KY, Lisa (Andrew) Wilkinson of Independence, MO, Ronald (Marion) Heffner of Greentown, PA, Curtis (Heaven) Heffner of Whitneyville, PA, Shauna (Matthew) Wright of Millerton, PA, Cheyanne Heffner of Bradford, PA, and Isabella Heffner of Troy, PA, 15 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is also survived by his sisters, Pauline, Carol, Velma and Stella, and brothers, Robert and Richard. 

Elwood loved spending time with his family, camping, fishing, hunting, laughing, joking, and telling all of his grandbabies how much he loved them. 

Per Elwood’s wishes, there will be no funeral service but a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Memorial donations can be sent to Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland, PA to help the family with expenses. Arrangements are in the care of Kenyon Funeral Home, www.kenyonfuneralhome.com