Miriam Harry Heverline

Miriam Harry Heverline of Drums passed into eternal life after 90 well lived years on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. 

Born in Wilkes-Barre, January 14, 1932, she was the daughter of the late William and Mae (Esseff) Harry. She was also preceded in death by her husband Raymond G. Heverline; two sisters, Theresa Denke and Ann Fanning; and a brother, Edward Harry, Sr.

She is survived by her beloved sister and best friend Rose Marie Roman of Egg Harbor Twp, NJ and her beloved brother William Harry, Jr. of Boynton Beach, FL. 

Miriam is also survived by her five cherished children, Maureen Heverline Maleski, Willow Park, TX; Diane DeWitt and husband David, Horsham, PA; Dot Heverline Carroll and husband Don, Mountain Top, PA; Raymond Heverline and wife Michelle, Chester Town, WV; and Catherine Heverline, Wilkes-Barre, PA; 11 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews and other family members.

Miriam began her working career at the Pentagon, moving to Washington D.C. with her sister Rose Marie. They had a gift for singing, would sing anywhere there was an audience and were charter members of The Pentagon Playhouse. Miriam spent her early married life at home devoted to her children. She later worked for the Keystone Job Corps Center for many years before being introduced to missionary work by her cousin, Msgr. John Esseff. She led Mission Trips for the Diocese of Scranton for over 30 years, retiring at the age of 85. While working for the Diocese, she attended King's College and at the age of 59 received her Bachelor's Degree from Kings College. 

Miriam was a lifelong member of Good Shepherd Church in Drums, and her Catholic faith was the guiding force in her life. She revered Mother Teresa and became a member of the Lay Missionaries of Charity, sharing in her mission of serving and caring for the poor. Miriam's mission trips took her to over twenty countries like Haiti, Tanzania, Ecuador, Thailand, and many destinations in the US as well. She loved helping students connect with the local people in need and finding ways to show them God's love.  

Some of the things Miriam enjoyed most were trips to visit her children and their families, making Lebanese food, Christmas traditions, trips to Cape May, NJ, her sunroom, and most recently in her retirement, the writing of a book about her life titled "I Was Picked Up By An Elephant... and Other Mission Stories". 

Friends may call at the Harman Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc. (East), 669 West Butler Drive, Drums on Thursday evening from 4 to 7 PM. The funeral will be held with a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, December 9, 2022 at 10 AM in Good Shepherd Church 87 S. Hunter Hwy., Drums. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Drums.  All are welcome to participate in the celebration of her life. 

Memorial donations may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Kitchen 39 E Jackson St Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 https://www.dioceseofscranton.org/css/st-vincent-de-paul-kitchen. Online condolences can be entered and more information is available at www.harmanfuneral.coM

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