Michael Alan Heberlein, 47, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully in the loving care of his family Saturday, August 3, 2013 in the home of his parents.

Born in Lancaster, he was the husband of Jenny L. (Van Aulen) Heberlein, and the son of Thomas H. and Joyce E. (Schmid) Heberlein, all of Lancaster.

Michael was a 1984 graduate of Manheim Township High School, and went on to graduate from St. Joseph's Paramedic Institute, enabling him to serve others in his role as a Paramedic. He also earned a degree in Emergency Medicine Management from Drexel University.

He loved the outdoors, especially hiking and camping. An avid reader, he passed on that passion to pre-K students by volunteering to read to them. A loving and devoted husband, father, brother, and friend, he also loved animals and Walt Disney World.

In addition to his wife of 21 years and his parents, he is survived by his daughter Jessica A. Heberlein, at home; his brother Brian T. Heberlein and his wife Andrea; and many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM Monday, August 12, 2013 at Hamilton Park UCC, 1210 Maple Avenue, Lancaster, PA with Rev. Catherine Shiley officiating. The family will receive friends from 3 to 6 PM Sunday, August 11, 2013 at Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA, and again one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Burial will be in Millersville Mennonite Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Michael's memory may be made to American Cancer Society online at https://donate.cancer.org.