Jane E. Heidelbaugh

Jane E. Heidelbaugh, 71 years old, of Guthriesville, died on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at her home, while under the care of her loving family and hospice.

She was born at Chester County Hospital on Tuesday, February 24, 1953. Jane was the daughter of the late John “Jack” Neff, Jr. and Mildred (White) Neff. She was the wife of Richard E. Heidelbaugh Sr., with whom she shared 27 years of marriage.

For the past 40 years, she was the owner of Jane’s Flower Patch, a seasonal flower and home decoration business, next to her home. Jane was a member of M.C.C. of Morgantown. She was a volunteer for the Bondsville Historic Mill Park and the East Brandywine Community Park.

In her free time, Jane loved gardening, metal detecting, and going to yard sales with her daughter. Every summer was spent going to Gettysburg, one of her favorite places. She also enjoyed reading and would spend time digging into local history and her family tree.

Jane loved to spend time looking after her nieces and nephews and was a mentor to her niece Erin Hails, who will continue on with Jane’s love of flowers and arrangements.

Jane was predeceased by her sister in law Judith Neff and brother in law Jay Stroh. She is survived in addition to her husband by a daughter, Alison Heidelbaugh, a brother, John (Eileen) Neff III, two sisters, Janet (Mark) Detwiler and Joyce Fling-Stroh; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Jane was a pillar in her community and was loved by everyone who had the privilege to know her.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 11 AM from The Labs Funeral Home, Inc., 141 Pequea Ave., Honey Brook, Pa., with Pastor John Haas officiating. Interment will follow at the East Brandywine Baptist Cemetery.   A calling hour will be held from 9:30 AM to 11 AM at the funeral home.

For additional information and online condolences, please visit www.thelabsfh.com

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I am so very sorry for your loss. I am so very happy that I got to talk to Jane in the fall and by her pumpkins and a couple of her items from her yard sale collection. I always enjoyed over the 30 years that we have lived nearby to buy almost all of my flowers from her and have a conversation with her. My condolences to Allison and Richard.

~ Sandy Brocious Downingtown, PA
1/13/2025 5:43:10 PM

To the family of Jane. We knew Jane for many years. She was always willing to help where needed. She was one of our babysitters when our five were small. They were always happy when Jane came because she always brought dilly bars from Dairy Queen where she worked. We will miss Jane. I have not seen her in recent years since we moved to Lancaster Co. Our prayers are with all of you.

~ Joyce and Bob Arters Gap, PA
1/9/2025 5:55:01 PM

We were so sorry to hear about Jane's passing. I remember when she set up her flower shop, and Bill even remembered Jane's as Mom's favorite place for flowers.

~ Debra Grimm Jeffersonvillle, indiana
1/9/2025 5:49:41 PM

I am so sorry to hear this and so sorry for your loss. I graduated with Jane. My husband and I loved going each season to get flowers from Jane for our garden. We always had such great chats together. She will most definitely will be missed by us. I know she is resting in the arms of her Savior, Jesus.

~ Charlotte Twaddell Daiello Coatesville, Pa
1/8/2025 2:02:48 PM

So many memories of her. Love to you all.

~ susan miller Honey Brook, PA
1/7/2025 8:34:34 PM

so sorry for your loss, i enjoyed buying my flowers there always helpful and pleasant . u r in my prayers

~ Terrie Miles Coatesville, PA
1/7/2025 4:54:48 AM

Dear Allison, Richard, Janet, Joyce, John and all the rest of Jane’s family we are so sorry for this tremendous loss. What a hard worker and dedicated follower of God. Jane knew so many things about so many subjects in life she was always so interesting to talk to. Jane put up a valiant fight these last yrs. and she was a very good example of suffering but trusting God each step of the way. We won’t be able to make her service so we pass on our love and prayers to all.

~ Cynthia/Tim Detwiler Morgantown, PA
1/6/2025 9:52:30 PM

Dear Richard and Alison, My heart is broken at the news of Jane’s passing. She will always have a special place in my heart and anyone else who had the pleasure of knowing her. East Brandywine has lost an amazing and beloved member of the community. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad and difficult time.????

~ Betty North Downingtown, 47
1/6/2025 6:31:59 PM

Jane and I go back many years and I loved her vibrant and compassionate personality! Jim and I knew Jane first as a customer at our pharmacy and she supported us and promoted our business beyond belief. I then had a wedding shower for her and Richard over 27 yrs ago, she was so happy! We spoke about adoption many times as we had adopted 2 girls and Jane and Richard wanted to do the same! God knows Allison was the apple of her eye! She helped me run flowers sales for St Joseph School and I’d go with her to the greenhouses. I realized then what a hard working dedicated woman she was. She’d only charge us cost for the flowers since it was for the church! Her heart was so full of love! I last saw Jane at Halloween while buying pumpkins and we chatted for awhile. She was very content it seemed. I will miss Jane deeply we had a mutual love for flowers and our community. There’s a special place in heaven for one of God’s special “Flowers” rest in peace dear sister. Prayers for Richard and Allison for their immense lose. Maureen Worrell

~ Maureen Worrell Downingtown, PA
1/6/2025 5:42:53 PM

I am deeply so sorry for your loss. I've known Jane for many years. She will be missed. Please known I'll be praying that u can feel Gods love and peace for your whole family. I am so sorry. In Him Evie

~ Evelyn A Waldron
1/6/2025 12:46:27 PM

Richard, Allison, Janet and family and Joyce and family and John and family, Jane will be missed especially for you all as she was such an active part of all your lives. It is comforting to understand and know she is full and complete in her Saviours presence now. Trusting the Lord will comfort you as you move forward in His will for your lives. Jane and I are 1 month apart in age. I will miss her as well, hearing about her life from the loving eyes of her family. Love and hugs to you all. I am so sorry I will miss Jane’s funeral but know I am praying for you all.

~ Beth Coudriet Spring City, PA
1/6/2025 11:57:22 AM

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