Eternal Life
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This page is dedicated to informing our parishioner’s of recent death’s within our parish. The parish community of St. Joan of Arc extends our deepest sympathies to the families & friends of these individuals.
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 Bob Brubaker, 79, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 22, 2017. He was born March 23, 1937 in Chambers Hill, a son of the late James and Ruth (O'Neal) Brubaker. Bob was a 1955 graduate of Middletown High School. He sold insurance and real estate for several years and had also been employed by Westinghouse Nuclear. After retiring, he was a Deputy Sheriff for Lebanon County.
Bob was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Annville and also attended St Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church in Hershey. He was a Fourth Degree Knight with Father Michael F. Barrett Council #9875 Knights of Columbus and member of Prince Edwin Spring Creek Lodge #486 F&AM. Other memberships include; the NRA, Sheriff's Association of Lebanon County and Palmyra Sportsmens Association. He loved spending time with his family and was so proud of his grandchildren. Bob had a wonderful sense of humor. He enjoyed making others laugh, dancing and listening to the big band sound. Bob is survived by his wife of 55 years, Doris (Riffle) Brubaker; two sons: James M. (Jennifer) Brubaker and their children, Catherine and Colleen, all of Dillsburg; Kevin M. (Karen) Brubaker and their son Edward "Teddy", all of Pittsburgh; sister, Carole (Bob) Shearer of Palmyra; sister in law, Lavina (Herb) Wilhelm of Pittsburgh and several nieces & nephews,. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, January 27, 2017 at 11:00am in the St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Ave., Hershey PA 17033. Visitations will be held on Thursday, January 26th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm, and also on Friday, January 27th from 9:30am - 10:30am in the Hoover Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., Route 422 & Lucy Avenue, Hershey. Entombment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Harrisburg immediately following the Mass. If desired, memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association , 2595 Interstate Drive, Suite 100 Harrisburg, PA 17110. Send condolences via the online guest book at www.hooverfuneralhome.com Source: http://obits.pennlive.com/obituaries/pennlive/obituary-print.aspx?n=robert-e-brubaker-bob&pid=183698273
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 Cosme A. "Tony" Villarreal, 76, of Hummelstown, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2017, with his loving family by his side.
Born in Runge, TX, on September 27, 1940, he was one of 14 children of the late Elias and Lienor Mascorro Villarreal. A hard working man, Cosme retired after 38 years of service as a machine operator for Quaker Oats, Shiremanstown; where he proudly served as Vice President of Teamsters, Local Union 221. Cosme was a member of St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church, Hershey. He loved pigeon race day; and enjoyed fishing and going to flea markets. He was a caring man whose primary concern was for the happiness and well-being of others. Cosme is survived by his beloved wife, Patricia A. Villarreal, whom he married on February 14, 1961; two daughters, Kelli A. Krill wife of Gregory G. of Etters, and Robin L. Villarreal of Hummelstown; two sons, Tony A. Villarreal and his girlfriend, Susan Harnish, and Dominic J. Villarreal husband of Judy B., both of Hummelstown; and three grandchildren, Nicolo Villarreal, Racheal Lovett, and Valerie Villarreal; two brothers, Elias "Dino" Villarreal husband of Barbara, and Lorenzo Villarrial husband of Barbara, both of Hummelstown; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held Thursday, January 26, 2017, at 1 PM in the Trefz & Bowser Funeral Home, Inc., 114 West Main Street, Hummelstown, with The Rev. Fr. Steven J. Arena as officiant. Viewing will be in the funeral home Thursday from 12:00 noon until time of the service. In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Cancer Institute, Office of University Development A 120, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, PO Box 852, Hershey, PA 17033. Please write "Cosme Villarreal Memorial" on the memo line. Online condolences may be shared at www.trefzandbowser.com. Source: http://obits.pennlive.com/obituaries/pennlive/obituary-print.aspx?n=cosme-a-villarreal-tony&pid=183698258  Mildred A. Ortenzi, 85, of Hershey, passed away on January 10, 2017 in the Countryside Christian Community, Annville.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, January 20, 2017 at 10:30 am in the St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Hershey. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to offset final expenses, c/o Hoover Funeral Home, P.O. Box 475, Hershey, PA 17033. Send condolences via the online guest book at www.hooverfuneralhome.com Source: http://obits.pennlive.com/obituaries/pennlive/obituary-print.aspx?n=mildred-a-ortenzi&pid=183623098  On July 10, 1944, Dennis "Ozzie" Moore was welcomed into this world by parents Francis and Eleanor (Dimmerling) Moore and siblings George, Liz, Eleanor, Frances, John and Joe.
He helped his family run Moore's Hotel in Pottsville, PA. Dennis served his country as a medic in peacetime Germany and completed his diploma through Pottsville High School. Dennis hit the marital jackpot when he wed Loretta (Hozella) Moore. They welcomed three boys to their family in Schuylkill County; and when Dennis found work with the Postal Service in Harrisburg the family moved to Middletown where Dennis - aka "Ozzie" - coached youth sports and volunteered with Seven Sorrows Church, American Legion Post 594 and the Middletown Raider Club. Ozzie savored his 48 years with Loretta and only regretted that they could not have 48 more. He was proud of his three sons, Dennis (Jennifer) of Palmyra and John and Tom (Sienna) of Minneapolis. And it could never be overstated how his grandchildren, Emily, Ethan and Francis, were his greatest joy. Ozzie's wake will be held at Rothermel-Finkenbinder Funeral Home, 25 West Pine Street, Palmyra on Monday Jan. 9th from 6 to 8 pm. On Tuesday, January 10th a funeral mass will be held at Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 Areba Avenue, Hershey, at 12:30, preceded by visitation in the church at 11:30. Internment at Fort Indiantown Gap will follow at 2pm. Ozzie is survived and preceded, like all of us, by too few and too many, respectively. In honor of his lively, boredom-mocking spirit this meager document of his grand life omits such an inventory. On a misty, chilly January 3rd, 2017, Ozzie was welcomed into eternal Love after a long and courageous struggle with diabetes-related illness. The afternoon before he died he told his sons, while fighting for each breath, "Be happy, be proud... and [forget] everything else". He lived a full life of laughter and love, and he wished as much for everyone. He is dearly missed. Source: http://obits.pennlive.com/obituaries/pennlive/obituary-print.aspx?n=dennis-moore&pid=183361976
*Previously A Parishioner of St. Joan of Arc Church* On Sunday, January 1, 2017, René de Boisferon McCurdy, at the age of 96, left this world for the next. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Jessie Tomlin McCurdy; five daughters, Yolande M. Gottfried wife of Robert of Sewanee, TN, Anne Marie Inglis wife of George of Brighton, MA, Suzanne R. Szczepanski wife of Chester of Elizabethtown, Brigitte M. Mankiewicz wife of Thomas of Middletown, and Sarah M. Weinschenk wife of Thomas of San Luis Obispo, CA; three sons, Paul J. McCurdy husband of Sharon of Ridgeway, Guy M. McCurdy of Hummelstown, and John T. McCurdy husband of Beverly of Harrisburg; a brother, Patrick P. McCurdy of Warminster; three nephews and a niece, his brother's four children; 21 grandchildren; and 34 great grandchildren.
René was born on February 3, 1920, in Pittsburgh; son of the late Joseph A. McCurdy and Yolande de Boisferon McCurdy, who imparted in him a love of all things French. He was a 1936 graduate of Peabody High School and a 1940 graduate of Duquesne University, both of Pittsburgh. René was also an US Army veteran having served during World War II. He married his wife, Jessie, on September 3, 1949 in Sacred Heart Church, Pittsburgh, a church very dear to his memory. René was also a longtime active member of St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church, Hershey, where he was a lector and Eucharistic minister. René was currently attending Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church, Middletown. He was a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, Lancaster Oblate Chapter of St. Meinrad Archabbey, and was active in the Cursillo movement. As a longtime resident of Hummelstown, René served on Borough Council and the Planning Commission; he was also a volunteer driver for the Elder Express. René was a civil engineer for Gannett Fleming, from which he later retired, and had previously worked for the Army Corps of Engineers. To René, family and faith always came first; he was a hard working man who enjoyed spending time with his family, spiritual reading, and traveling, especially to historic locations. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, January 5, 2017, at 11:00 AM in Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church, 280 North Race Street, Middletown, with The Rev. Fr. Edward J. Keating, as celebrant. Interment will be in the Hummelstown Cemetery. Viewings will be held on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 from 6 to 8 PM in the Trefz & Bowser Funeral Home, Inc., 114 West Main Street, Hummelstown, and again on Thursday in the church's narthex from 10:00 AM until time of the service. Prayers will be recited Wednesday in the funeral home at 6 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church, 280 North Race Street, Middletown, PA 17057. Online condolences may be shared at www.trefzandbowser.com. Source: http://obits.pennlive.com/obituaries/pennlive/obituary-print.aspx?n=ren-de-boisferon-mccurdy&pid=183287861  *Previously A Parishioner of St. Joan of Arc Church* Marita Kathleen Avera, age 74 of Hershey, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 2, 2017 at the Hershey Medical Center. Born April 9, 1942 in Spokane, WA, she was a daughter of the late Lester and Marguerite (Densmore) Avera.
Marita was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Hershey and enjoyed crocheting and caring for her cats. Surviving is her daughter Claudia J. Bobb of San Jose, CA, a sister Pat Hawkins of Mechanicsburg; 5 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Marita was preceded in death by her brother Gene Avera. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 2:00 PM Friday, January 6, 2017 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mechanicsburg with viewing held from 1:00 to 2:00 PM. Burial will take place at Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Mechanicsburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 410 East Simpson Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. To sign the online guest book, please visit www.MalpezziFuneralHome.com Funeral HomeMalpezzi Funeral Home 8 Market Plaza Way Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 (717) 697-4696 Source: http://obits.pennlive.com/obituaries/pennlive/obituary-print.aspx?n=marita-k-avera&pid=183287854 |
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St. Joan of Arc Parish Office
305 West Areba Ave. Hershey, PA 17033 Phone: 717.533.7168 Fax: 717.520.0526 Email: office@stjoanhershey.org |
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1525 Sand Hill Rd Hummelstown, PA 17036 Phone: 717.533.2854 Website: school.stjoanhershey.org |
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