Linda Marie

Heck

Linda Marie Heck, 82, of Street, Maryland, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2026. Born on July 18, 1944, in Harford County, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Caroll Phillip Messick and Alice Ann (Hodson) Messick.

Linda was the beloved wife of the late Roger Heck, Sr., with whom she shared a life filled with love, family, and cherished memories.

Above all else, Linda loved her family. She found her greatest joy in spending time with her children and grandchildren, whether gathered around the table for a home-cooked meal, enjoying a family cookout, celebrating the holidays, or simply catching up during an everyday phone call. Linda loved to cook, loved to laugh, and had a special way of making those around her feel welcomed and loved.

Throughout the years, Linda became much more than a mother to her own children. As their friends came into her life, many grew to love her as one of their own, affectionately calling her "Mom," "Ma," or "Mom Heck." When grandchildren came along, she became "Memaw," a name that would eventually be shared by countless friends of her grandchildren, who lovingly knew her as "Memaw" or "Memaw Heck." Her family extended far beyond bloodlines, and she welcomed each person into her life with an open heart. There were many who called her family, and she loved them all.

One of Linda's greatest joys was traveling to her beloved "happy place," Chincoteague Island, Virginia. The island held a special place in her heart, filled with decades of treasured memories and a connection to the love of her life.

It was Roger who first introduced Linda to Chincoteague during his family's camping trips in the 1960s, when the two were dating. What began as a young couple's getaway grew into a beloved family tradition. After their marriage, Linda and Roger continued visiting the island with their children, creating memories that would last a lifetime. Following Roger's passing in 1984, Linda kept that tradition alive, returning to the island with her children and, eventually, her grandchildren.

For Linda, Chincoteague was far more than a vacation destination. It was a place of peace, comfort, and connection. She often spoke of how peaceful she felt there and how she could still feel Roger's presence whenever she returned. Some of her happiest days were spent on that island, surrounded by the people she loved, continuing a tradition that had begun so many years before.

Those trips became part of Linda's legacy, a reminder that the most meaningful things in life are often the simplest: time spent together, laughter shared, traditions carried forward, and memories made along the way.

Linda is survived by her son, Roger Heck, Jr.; her daughter, Kimberly Heck; her grandchildren, Jacob Heck, Dylan Wilson, Grace Stuart, Chloe Stuart, and William Stevens; and her great-grandchild, Noah Peters-Stuart. She also leaves behind many extended family members, friends, and those who lovingly knew her as Mom or Memaw.

In addition to her parents and her beloved husband, Roger Heck, Sr., Linda was preceded in death by her brothers, Robert Mahlon Messick and David Messick; and her granddaughters, Shannon Heck and Sheena Heck.

A private burial will take place at the convenience of the family. A Celebration of Life is being planned for a later date, when family and friends will gather to honor Linda, share memories, and celebrate the love and laughter she brought into their lives.

While Linda will be deeply missed, her memory will live on through the family she loved, the many lives she touched, and the traditions she helped create. And for those fortunate enough to have shared a trip to Chincoteague with her, the island will forever hold a little piece of Memaw.

Wagner-Elfner & Harkins Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 600 Main Street, Delta, Pennsylvania 17314, is honored to be assisting Linda's family with her final arrangements.