Anton "Tony" Heinrichs, 61, of Willow Street, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024 at Penn State Health Rehab following an extended medical illness.

Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, he was the son of the late Menno Heinrichs and Ellen (Anderson) Heinrichs. He was the husband of Karen (Overton) Heinrichs whom he met while working on his engineering degree in Syracuse, NY and they were married for 36 years.

Anton worked at M&T Bank as a credit risk manager for over 22 years after earning his Masters degree in Business Administration from the University of Rochester. He had earlier earned a Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering from Syracuse University.

Although Anton and Karen had no biological children their home was always filled with the love of their many pet dogs. One of Anton's greatest joys was found in the companionship of his loyal yellow lab, Ayla, whom he trained for hunting excursions. He leaves behind a cherished 3-legged companion, Puma, whom he rescued 5 years ago.

Beyond his outdoor pursuits, Anton was a connoisseur of music, with a particular passion for the blues. He was taking guitar lessons and was learning music theory. Together with his beloved wife, Karen, he embarked on adventures to explore different concerts and music venues, creating cherished memories for them both. They also enjoyed trips to the thousand island region of New York State yearly.

Throughout his life, Anton exemplified the values of hard work, integrity, and compassion. He was an avid reader, especially fiction novels. Whether lost in the pages of a captivating novel or engaging in conversation, Tony's presence illuminated the lives of those around him.

He is survived by his mom, Ellen Heinrichs; his wife, Karen H. Heinrichs; his siblings, Enita J. (Tony) Schmucker, and William M. (Pilar) Henrichs; his brother-in-law, Mark (Lisa) Overton; his sister-in-law, Joyce (Ric) Flanders; his sister-in-law, Kim Overton; his nieces, Mandy J. Schmucker, Renee Heinrichs, Bella Heinrichs, Shannon Overton, and Kelcey Overton; and his nephews, Boone Schmucker, Menno Heinrichs, and Jeremy Overton.

Friends and family will be received from 1PM to 2PM on Friday, February 16, 2024 at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 2421 Willow Street Pike, Willow Street, PA 17584. A memorial service will follow beginning at 2PM. Interment will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Tony's name to either the Pet Pantry of Lancaster, 26 Millersville Rd., Lancaster, PA 17603 (Pet Pantry of Lancaster PA | We Feed, Fix & Rescue Animals ( petpantrylc.org ) or to the Lancaster SPCA, 848 S. Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 (Lancaster Center | Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals ( pspca.org ).