SCHENEVUS – Frank Mathias Heller, 77, passed away on Good Friday, April 18, 2014 at home with his family by his side, after a short illness with cancer.

He was born December 9, 1936 in Germantown, NY, the son of Gaza and Elizabeth (Boytos) Heller.

Frank was raised on the family fruit farm in Germantown. He graduated from Germantown Central High School and Simmons Institute of Funeral Service, Syracuse, Class of 1963.

He was a United States Army veteran.

Frank married Sharon L. King on August 10, 1963 in Mattydale.

He has owned and operated the Heller Funeral Home in Schenevus since 1967. In 1995 he bought the E.J. Skinner Co. Funeral Chapel in Worcester, where he has enjoyed working side by side with his daughter, Kathleen and son-in-law, John Pietrobono. Frank also owned and operated the Heller Construction Co. for many years. A jack of all trades, he could make any project look easy.

He was a parishioner of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Worcester, was the Otsego County Coroner for many years and the President and Trustee for the Schenevus Cemetery Association for 46 years. Over the years he sponsored and supported many sports teams and local organizations.

Frank was a hard working and dedicated man. His generosity and kindness shown towards others was never for the recognition, it was simply because it was the right thing to do. He enjoyed helping the community and his neighbors, especially if it involved using his Kubota. He refused payment, however the sweets that were left were much appreciated.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sharon Heller of Schenevus; children, Deborah and Thomas Makofske of Schenevus, Richard and Tammy Heller of Murfreesboro, TN, Kathleen and John Pietrobono of Oneonta, and Michael and Sandra Heller of Murfreesboro, TN; grandchildren, Victoria and fiancé, Andrew, Amanda, Teryn, Bryce, McKenna, Alyssa and Hunter; brother, John and Cecelia Heller of Rhinebeck; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by his parents and brother, Alexander and wife, Tootsie Heller.

Calling hours will be 5 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at the Heller Funeral Home, 25 Arch St., Schenevus.

The Funeral Mass will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 23, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Main St., Worcester, with the Rev. Ronald Green, MM, as celebrant.

Interment with military honors will follow at the Schenevus Cemetery.

Donations may be made to the Schenevus Cemetery Association, PO Box 346, Schenevus, or the Tri-Town Baseball, c/o Tom Snyder, 111 County Highway 34, Schenevus, NY 12155.

Expressions of sympathy may be made at, www.hellerfuneralhome.com