Dr. George W. Heisey

George W. Heisey, 92, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at the Health Center at Cornwall Manor. Born in Lebanon, PA on June 2, 1933, he was the son of the late William H. And Mabel A. (Rank) Heisey. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Dolores L. (Landis) Heisey. George was a 1951 graduate of South Lebanon High School and a 1955 graduate of Elizabethtown College, where he lettered in soccer and tennis. He received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1959 from the University of Pennsylvania. In June 1961, George established a large and small animal practice, Avon Animal Clinic, which he operated until his retirement in June 1998.He enjoyed time spent playing golf and tennis, water skiing and family vacations to Litchfield by the Sea, South Carolina. He had a passion for woodworking, particularly carved Santas and birds. Upon retirement his interests also included chainsaw carving. In addition to his wife he is survived by two children - a son, Dr. Kyle L. Heisey (Dr. Diane Liebe) of Granger, WA and a daughter, Karlene L. (Gregg) DeRosa of Souderton, PA. Also survived by grandchildren Kevin G. DeRosa of New York, NY; Kristen M. DeRosa of Philadelphia, PA; Eric W. Heisey of Berkeley, CA ; and George D. Heisey of Winthrop, WA. He was predeceased by a twin brother, Dr. William G. Heisey and a sister, Anna Mae Deckert. Heartfelt thanks to the personnel on Hillside 3 at the Health Center at Cornwall Manor for the loving care extended to George over the course of his residence. No formal services. In lieu of flowers, donations in George's memory may be made to: The Humane Society of Lebanon County 150 N. Ramona Road Myerstown, PA 17067.www.christmansfuneralhome.com