Mary Jane Reese Heidig, 90, of Paradise, was handed over to Jesus by her children on Tuesday, January 28, 2014, after a courageous battle with cancer. Mary Jane fought the good fight, kept her faith and finished the race.

She graduated in 1942 from J. P. McCaskey High School and worked for RCA until becoming a homemaker in 1948.

She raised four children and traveled the US and Canada. She was a giver to all. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, Lancaster, and also attended The Worship Center. Mary Jane enjoyed shows, especially at Dutch Apple and American Music Theater.

Mary Jane was the daughter of the late Jessie and Bessie Barr Reese, who lived in Lancaster, and the wife of the late Richard Heidig, Sr. She is survived by her children Cynthia Wilson (Stan), Connie Schnerr (Roger), Richard A. Heidig, Jr. and David A. Heidig (Pam); and 6 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will take place 11:30 AM Friday, January 31, 2014, at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King St., Lancaster, PA 17602, with Rev. Roseann M. Goldberg-Taylor officating. Mary Jane's family will greet friends immediately following the memorial service. Interment in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice & Community Care. PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125