Megan Elaine (Harris) Hetz, 33, Meyersdale, Pa., died Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, at UPMC Presbyterian after a long and courageous battle with cystic fibrosis.

She was born Dec. 10, 1987, in Cumberland to Tim and Dianne (Swank) Harris.

She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Daniel W. Swank. Surviving are her parents, Tim and Dianne; husband, Tyler Hetz, whom she married July 22, 2017; brother, Bryan (Brittany) Harris; nieces and nephews, Wyatt, Theodore, and Margaret Harris, and Brinlee Lane; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Skip and Tizzie Hetz; grandparents, Fred and Jackie Harris, Janet Swank, Larry and Bonnie Stewart Sr., Julie (Mimi) Hetz, and Skip and Deb Hetz; aunts, Teresa McKernan and Sally (Jim) Shroyer; uncle, Dan (Eileen) Swank; brother-in-law, Glen (Paige) Hetz; sister-in-law, Shiyan (Chuck) Ross; and numerous other family members.

Megan was a special education teacher in Allegany County.

She loved her dogs, playing soccer and playing softball in college. Megan loved the beach. It was her favorite place to visit.

She loved going on truck dates with Tyler. She enjoyed jeep rides with the top down.

Her favorite food to eat was "cheese."

Megan lived her life to the fullest.

Megan's words: "All things are possible if you believe... Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust."

Friends will be received at M. Ray Leckemby Funeral Home Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m.

Funeral services will be held at Meyersdale Grace Brethren Church Wednesday at noon with Pastor Larry Stewart Sr. and Pastor Larry Stewart Jr. officiating.

Interment will be in Meyersdale Area Union Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 4550 Montgomery Ave., Suite 1100, N. Bethesda, MD 20814, or Center for Organ Recovery, 204 Sigma Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15238, in memory of Megan.

Arrangements by M. Ray Leckemby Funeral Home.

www.mrayleckembyfh.com.