Claudia Joan (Heck) French

Claudia Joan (Heck) French, 72 of Brookville, Ohio, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025 at her residence. Born on May 19, 1952 in Dayton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late James Robert Heck and Anna Mae (Hutton) Bates.

Claudia had been a Shift Leader for Whole Foods in Sacramento, California. She belonged to the Brookville Library Book Club and enjoyed traveling and crafts.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her Son: Michael Arledge; Siblings: Jonathan Ray Heck, James Thomas Heck, and Sharon Fayler.

She is survived by her Husband of 41 years: Dale C. French; Siblings: Michael E. Heck and Teresa Marie Heck; Granddaughter: Juliet Arledge; Special Cousin: Susan Heck; Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and host of friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Arrangements Entrusted to Barnes Funeral Home, Lewisburg, Ohio.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45420. Condolences may be sent to the family via the website at www.barnesfuneralhome.com