George E. Heinly Jr. was a resident of the Children's Homes from April 1963 to July 1964 and would have been a 1968 graduate
George Edward Heinly, Jr, 74, of Boothwyn passed away peacefully on May 25th, 2025.
George was the son of the late George Edward Heinly, Sr. & Elizabeth O’Donnell in Philadelphia. Baptized at St. Francis Xavier Church, Fairmount, Philadelphia. He graduated from Interboro High School and went on to study Accounting to receive his Bachelors from Widener University and Masters from Strayer University.
A 32nd degree Scottish Rite Freemason and a Trustee of the Lansdowne Lodge No. 711, established in Lansdowne, PA in 1921. George cared deeply for his community expressed in his dedication as a public servant canvassing, polling, and volunteering for the Republican Party, notably Nancy Regan’s “Just Say No to Drugs” campaign. He was an elected committee member for the Borough of Lansdowne, serving on Borough Council and for a decade beginning in 1993 as Tax Collector. In 1990 he established his own small tax business in Lansdowne, Your Tax Pro, at one time a chain throughout Delaware County, the Pocono Mountains and Leigh Valley. His loyal client base is a testament to his caring, attentive nature towards helping others. He enjoyed spending time with his family, friends and pets. He loved nature including; hiking, hunting, camping, & taking trips with his Airstream. His hobbies as a collector included coin and stamp collecting. His inner artist shone through from early childhood to adulthood building model train sets. Above all things George was a Beatles fan.
Loving Father to Tom Heinly and Beth Heinly (Gabriel Boyce); Cherished Grandfather to Lily, Ava, George IV, Alli and Michael Heinly. Also survived by his siblings, James Heinly (Elaine), Susan Stachelshki (Gary), Elizabeth “Betty” Heinly, and Richard Heinly. He is predeceased by his brother James David Diffenderfer, son George E. Heinly, III and wife Elizabeth “Beth” Morton. He is also survived by many nephews, nieces, cousins and more. He will be deeply missed not only by the community he served but immensely by those who loved him.
“And in the end, the love you take, is equal to the love you make.”
All services private.
Contributions may be made in memory of George E. Heinly, Jr. to The Scottish Rite online at https://scottishritenmj.org/donate or by mail Scottish Rite Foundation, SJ, USA, Inc. at 1733 Sixteenth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009.