Gerald A. Hegburg, 85, of Chicora, passed away Wednesday evening, Feb. 4, 2026, at Butler Memorial Hospital.

Gerald was born in Butler on Dec. 10, 1940. He was the son of the late George and Dorothy Phillips Hegburg.

He was a lifelong Chicora resident and attended school in Chicora and Karns City. In his earlier years, he was employed at Butler Burial Service and PennDOT. He retired from International Staple following 35 years of service.

Gerald was a longtime member of the Chicora Moose Lodge and enjoyed having a cold beer with friends. He enjoyed playing bingo and trying his luck at “rip off” tickets. He was an avid cat lover and enjoyed the company of his nephew’s dog, Bruce.

Gerald was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Barnes Hegburg, whom he married in Chicora on Aug. 12, 1978. Mrs. Hegburg passed away Oct. 30, 1987.

Gerald is survived by a sister, Norma Steiner, of Parker; his nieces and nephews, Dan Hegburg (Leslie) with whom he was very close, Tina Barger (Doug), Tammy Double (Rob), John Hegburg (Mimi), Don Hegburg (Maria), Linda McNeil (Steve), Robert “Bob” Hegburg (Terry), LeRoy Steiner (Pam), Jeffrey Steiner (Stephanie), Steven Steiner (Michelle), Jerry Steiner (Pam) and Kenneth Steiner (Dawn); a sister-in-law, Janet Hegburg, of Brookville; as well as a number of great-nieces and great-nephews.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two brothers, John Pressley Hegburg and William “Bill” Hegburg and his wife, Carol; and a brother-in-law, Kenneth Steiner.

HEGBURG — Friends of Gerald A. Hegburg, who died Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, at HILE FUNERAL HOME OF CHICORA, 339 Chicora Fenelton Road, Chicora. A funeral service will follow at 7 p.m. at the funeral home, with Pastor Robert Parton, from Family Life Ministries in Butler, officiating.

Interment will be in Hemphill Cemetery Chicora.

Memorial contributions in Mr. Hegburg’s name may be made to the Chicora Fire Department, P.O. Box F, Chicora, PA 16025.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.hilefh.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.