John Vincent Heher

Age 63, of Pittsburgh, PA passed away suddenly on Friday, March 8. He was the loving husband of Susan Emery Heher; devoted father to Kevin Heher of Pittsburgh, PA and Michael Heher of Tahoe City, CA; he is also survived by his mother, Eleanor Heher Flynn of Elmira, NY; and his sister, Mimi Heher of Horseheads, NY. John was preceded in death by his father, Vincent E. Heher and his stepfather, Jack Flynn. John was CEO of Liberty Insurance Agency which has grown exponentially under his ownership and leadership since 1985. His son, Kevin joined the business in 2006 and was named President in 2011. His son Michael is an entrepreneur with his own internet-based retail business. John's reputation and approach to business was wildly admired by his employees, customers, and industry associates. John had been active on the Board at the Club at Nevillewood for the past eight years. He was an avid golfer and truly loved the sport, which he played on his high school and college teams. In addition to golf, John and his family enjoyed fly fishing together, taking vacations to many beautiful mountains, valleys, and streams throughout the United States. He has been a Board member on the Western PA National Kidney Foundation and was just named Honoree of the Year for his service and fundraising for the organization. In lieu of flowers, the family recommends donations to the National Kidney Foundation of Western PA, 3109 Forbes Ave. Suite 101; Pittsburgh, PA 15213. The family requests you consider becoming an organ donor on your driver's license if you have not done so already. Friends welcome 5-8 p.m. Tuesday and 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, (412-563- 2800), 1650 Greentree Road, Scott Twp. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 10 a.m. in St. Thomas More Church, Bethel Park (PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH).