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Northampton County Historical & Genealogical Society
Official Statement on the Passing of Dr. Ned Heindel
Easton, PA – The Northampton County Historical & Genealogical Society (NCHGS) is mourning the death of Dr. Ned Heindel. Dr. Ned Heindel, longtime member of the NCHGS Board of Trustees, died June 27, 2023 at home in Williams Township. He was 85 years old. He was married to Dr. Linda (Heefner) Heindel for 63 years.
Ellen Shaughnessy, current President of the Board of Trustees, said, “Dr. Heindel lived his life in devotion to his wife, Linda, his family, dear friends, and colleagues. He was a prolific researcher and writer. Along with my fellow board members, I I am so honored to have known and worked with Ned. I will always cherish his leadership, great enthusiasm and guidance from his time on the Board of the Northampton County Historical & Genealogical Society.”
Megan van Ravenswaay, current Executive Director of Northampton County Historical & Genealogical Society, said, “The staff and volunteers at NCHGS are deeply grieving the loss of Dr. Heindel. Along with his work on the Board of Trustees, he volunteered often to docent, present local history programs to the community, and contribute to exhibitions. He was a prolific author on a variety of historic subjects. We will deeply miss his kindness and his willingness to share his vast knowledge with the staff.”
Ellen Shaughnessy, current President of the Board of Trustees, said, “Dr. Heindel lived his life in devotion to his wife, Linda, his family, dear friends, and colleagues. He was a prolific researcher and writer. Along with my fellow board members, I I am so honored to have known and worked with Ned. I will always cherish his leadership, great enthusiasm and guidance from his time on the Board of the Northampton County Historical & Genealogical Society.”
Megan van Ravenswaay, current Executive Director of Northampton County Historical & Genealogical Society, said, “The staff and volunteers at NCHGS are deeply grieving the loss of Dr. Heindel. Along with his work on the Board of Trustees, he volunteered often to docent, present local history programs to the community, and contribute to exhibitions. He was a prolific author on a variety of historic subjects. We will deeply miss his kindness and his willingness to share his vast knowledge with the staff.”
