Jane E. (Paulhamus) Heivly, 82, of Overlook Ave, Mystic, died Thursday at Mary Elizabeth Nursing Home after a long battle with diabetes.
She was born March 25, 1921 and raised in Montoursville, PA the daughter of George and Louise (Lebzelter) Paulhamus. She married Elwood M. Heivly on November 15, 1940. He died in 1973. She worked for several years at Electric Boat in Groton, retiring in June of 1988. Mrs. Heivly was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Mystic and the Groton Senior Center.
She is survived by 2 sons David A. Heivly of Pownal, ME and Robert E. Heivly of Mystic, 2 daughters Ellen M Chiapperini of Mystic and Barbara J. Holliday of Ledyard, 3 brothers George O., Robert C. and Thomas A. Paulhamus all of Montoursville, PA and 6 grandchildren. Her sister June Smithgall predeceased her in 1997.
A Funeral will be held on Saturday at 9:30 at the First United Methodist Church, 23 Willow Street, Mystic. Burial will follow in Elm Grove Cemetery. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to the church.
The Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl St, Mystic is assisting the family.