Leona (Chris) Heinrich entered into eternal life at the age of 92 on May 31, 2026.

She was born in Clarion on January 19, 1934. Daughter of the late Joseph Aloysius and Florence (Wolbert) Heinrich.

Chris was employed by Bell Telephone Company of Clarion as an operator from 1951 until its closing in 1980. She transferred to AT&T in Greensburg and retired in 1985 due to that office closing. She had a total of 34 years with the telephone company.

She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church and the AT&T Pioneers. She graduated from Immaculate Conception High School in 1951.

Chris's interests in life were her family and friends, her church, and updating the family history.

Chris sponsored a child in Nicaragua and also a child in the Philippines these many years through the CFCA: The Christian Foundation for Children and Aging. Presently, she is sponsoring a young girl in Ecuador. When a child leaves the program due to age, etc, another child is assigned.

Chris was preceded in death by her mother in December 1973, her father in December 1977, brother Cyril (Gus) Heinrich in March 1996, brother Eugene (Gene) Heinrich in March 2007 and his wife Norma Jean in 2017, sister Julia Beckwith in March 2006 and her husband Carl in 2017, sister Ruth Clare Reinsel in 2016 and her husband Richard in 2016.

Survivors include two sisters Maria (Kookie) Heinrich and Elizabeth (Betty) Keim; many nieces and nephews as well as numerous great nieces and nephews, plus great-great nieces and nephews.

There will be no viewing as requested by Chris. Arrangements are under the care of the Goble Funeral Home in Clarion.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00am on Monday, June 8, 2026 at Immaculate Conception Church: 715 Main Street Clarion, PA 16214 with Rev. Jason Feigh presiding. Inurnment will follow at Immaculate Conception Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Immaculate Conception Parish: 720 Liberty St. Clarion, PA 16214 or Community Action (Food Bank) 22868 Rt. 68 Clarion, PA 16214.

The family would like to thank the Clarion Forest VNA for their excellent care and compassion for Chris.

Friends and family may send online condolences, memorials, and obtain additional information by visiting www.goblefh.net.