Joan Eleanor Heilman, 93 of Nazareth, PA formerly of Easton, PA died Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Moravian Hall Square. Born May 21, 1932, in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Elias and J. Eleanor Kelchner Williams. She was a 1950 graduate of Easton High School and member of New Creation United Church of Christ.
She is survived by her children: Robert E. Heilman, Jr., James E. Heilman, Kathy A. Zick; brother: George E. Kelchner; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband: Robert E. Heilman, Sr., and daughters: Debra L. McCormick and Patricia A. Heilman.
Services are private. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton, PA is handling arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Rich and Phyllis Kranich
March 25, 2026 at 1:21 am
Our deepest condolences to the Heilmann family with the passing of your mother Joan. It was such a privilege, knowing such a wonderful lady and she will be greatly missed by all her knew her our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this sad time.
Sally Alercia
March 25, 2026 at 9:55 am
My sincere sympathy to the Heilman family with the passing of your mother. I had the privilege of meeting her at New Creation and we had many good times together. She will be missed by all that knew her especially for her quick wit and contagious laugh. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Bonda pfennin
March 25, 2026 at 12:22 pm
My sympathy & prayers to the Heilman family.
I will miss my late evening chats with Joan always filled w many memories & lots of laughs as well as our visits together at the Cafe at MHS. Rest in peace my good friend!
Deb and Ed McIntyre
March 25, 2026 at 8:55 pm
We always enjoyed being in her presence. She was a great friend to Clyde and Betty and was gracious to all of us, including our time spent in her backyard pool. Take care and keep good memories.
Sharon Ayers
March 29, 2026 at 4:07 pm
My sympathy and prays to the Heilman family. I hold fond memories of Joan from church. Such a kind, warm and gracious lady. A special one of a kind. May your memories support you as you move forward.
Denise Torman
March 31, 2026 at 6:16 pm
We are sending sincere condolences on the passing of your Mom, Grandmother. We will keep your family in our prayers.
Denise and John Torman
Colleen Stocker Hill & Craig Hill
April 1, 2026 at 7:58 am
So sorry for your loss of Joan. A very special person.. Many memories of her from being a PIONEER Cheerleader with Debbie, Patty and Kathy. And at St. Peter’s UCC. To seeing her at New Creation UCC for gatherings. May She rest in PEACE. 🙏🏻
Beth P. Musick
April 1, 2026 at 9:06 pm
My sincere condolences to the family of Joan Heilman. My mother, Hedwig (Hedy) Pambianchi, and Joan became very good friends during their years at Moravian Hall Square. In fact, I would say they were just about best friends! My Mom passed on February 7 and I guess Joan wanted to get to heaven so they could play cards! Joan always teased my Mom that she was a year younger, graduating in 1950 and my Mom in 1949. Joan was so wonderful and happy and I have some great pictures of my Mom and Joan together ( this Dec before they both went to Heaven). I am wishing all of the family peace for the days ahead. Joan always talked about all of you and shared everything with my mother. God bless all of you.❤️❤️🙏🏻🌈