Lela L. Heilman, 82, of Carlisle, died on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at Carlisle Regional Medical Center. She was born on May 11, 1933 in Kittanning, a daughter of the late George and Jennie (Sefton)) Collier, and was the widow of Robert K. Heilman, who died May 23, 1987.

Lela graduated from Kittanning High School. She was a loving homemaker and avid reader.

She is survived by one son, Robert K. (wife, Ellen) Heilman, Jr. of Lansdale, two daughters; Janette (husband, James) Stitt of Ford City and Sharon (husband, Wayne) Naylor of Ballground, GA, one brother, David Collier, three sisters; Brenda Mateer, Sue Schall and Jean Shankel, three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Private graveside services will be held at Westminster Cemetery, Carlisle. Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, Carlisle, is in charge of the arrangements. Please visit www.Since1853.com to send condolences.