Nancy E. Heller, a longtime resident of Putnam Valley, passed away on October 21, 2025 at NY Presbyterian Hospital Hudson Valley. She was 80 years old. Nancy was born on November 11, 1944 in Yonkers, NY to the late Thomas and Grace (Ostrander) DeSoto.

Nancy graduated from Hendrick Hudson High School in 1962. Nancy spent 25 years working as a Medical Assistant for local doctor offices and medical groups until she retired in 2012.

Nancy is survived by her loving children Robert D. and Alison Heller both of Putnam Valley, a sister-in-law Diana Borsari (Kenneth), several nieces, nephews and cousins, along with her 2 cherished grand fur-babies Archie and Leo.

She was predeceased by her dedicated and loving husband, Robert J. Heller, her brother, Thomas DeSoto, her sister by 17 days Leah Timmons and her sister-in-law Donna Kisslinger.

A celebration of life is scheduled for Tuesday, October 28th from 6 – 8 PM at Heritage Funeral Home, 35 Morrissey Dr., Putnam Valley, NY 19579. Inurnment of the ashes will take place on Wednesday, October 29th at 11:30 AM at Hillside Cemetery, 1033 Oregon Rd., Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her honor to the Putnam Valley Volunteer Ambulance Corp. (P.V.V.A.C), P.O. Box 141, Putnam Valley, NY 10579.