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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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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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We are sad to announce that on January 9, 2023, at the age of 92, Elizabeth Zelenak of Hummelstown, Pennsylvania, born in Windber, Pennsylvania passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Elizabeth Zelenak to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by : her parents, Michael Koshute and Mary Knapp Koshute; her husband Cyril A. Zelenak; her daughters, Elizabeth Ann and Susan; and her siblings, Michael, John, Joseph, George, Andrew and Mary Yankowsky. She is survived by : her children, Stephen Zelenak of Hummelstown, Thomas M. Zelenak (Constance L. Speraw) and Janice M. Turchin (Glen R. Turchin, Sr.) of Windermere, FL; and her grandchildren, Megan M. Zelenak of Palmyra, Sarah E. Turchin of Windermere, FL, Glen R. Turchin, Jr. (Jaclyn) of Windermere, FL and Matthew E. Turchin of Windermere, FL. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Visitation was held on Friday, January 13th 2023 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the Trefz & Bowser Funeral Home, Inc. (114 W Main St, Hummelstown, PA 17036). A mass of christian burial was held on Friday, January 13th 2023 at 11:30 AM at the St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church (359 W Areba Ave, Hershey, PA 17033). A burial was held on Friday, January 13th 2023 at the Hershey Cemetery (325 Laudermilch Rd, Hershey, PA 17033). Those desiring may send memorial contributions to the Heart and Vascular Institute at Penn State Hershey Medical Center, c/o Office of University Development, PO Box 852, Hershey, PA 17033.
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Mary Helen Curtin, 92, of Londonderry Village and formerly of Hershey, passed away on January 9, 2023 in the Hershey Medical Center. She was born May 29, 1930 in the Pittsburgh suburb of Swissvale and was the daughter of the late Paul and Marion (Cupillari) Marcocci. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Curtin in 2014 and her brother, Gerald Marcocci in 2019.
Mary was a 1947 graduate of Hershey High School and received her RN certification from St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing in Lancaster. She had been a family nurse in Hershey for the late Dr. Howard Stauffer until 1958. She would later join the dentistry staff of Dr. Edward Lewis. Mary was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Hershey and also had volunteered at the gift shop at the Hershey Medical Center. Mary is survived by her children, Monica (Robert) Reese, Dr. Paul (MaryAnn)Curtin, Kevin (Kelly) Curtin, and Dr. Sean (Yolanda)Curtin; seven grandchildren, Shannon (Reese) Buckley, Kelly (Reese) Hall, Abigail Curtin, Patrick Curtin, Calvin Curtin, Matthew Curtin, and Riley Curtin; and six great grandchildren, Michael Buckley, Mary Buckley, Paul Buckley, Grace Buckley, J. Bennett Hall, and Hudson Hall; as well as her brother, Carl Marcocci. A visitation will be held Saturday, January 14, 2023 from 10:am - 11am in the St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Ave., Hershey. Mass of Christian Burial will immediately follow at 11am. Interment will be in the Hershey Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions be made to her church or the Benevolent Fund at Londonderry Village in Palmyra. Janet H. Polto of Hershey, PA, passed away peacefully at her home on December 26, 2022. Born January 1, 1938 in Downingtown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Mary (DiObilda) Fazzini. She was preceded in death by her sister, Marianne Fazzini Smith and her husband of 63 years, John A. Polto.
Janet was a 1955 graduate of Downingtown High School. Immediately after graduation she worked for G.O. Carlson, and later from her home at Beloit Credit Union. She became the Office Manager for Lukens Steel Company Store, where she remained until they moved to Hershey. In Hershey she found employment at the Hershey Federal Credit Union where she worked as both teller and bookkeeper. Janet was a very active member of St. Joan of Arc Parish in Hershey. She served as Treasurer of the CCW for over 20 years. She also served as Treasurer of the Areba Club of Hershey. But Janet’s greatest joy was her family, whom she enjoyed cooking and caring for. Janet is survived by five children: Therese Valente (Frank) of Gap, PA; Janice Little (Jody) of San Antonio, TX; Maria Martin (Paul) of Jacksonville, FL; Andrea Bennett (Steve) of Hershey, PA and J. Damian Polto, also of Hershey, PA She is survived by nine grandchildren: Jamie (Dave), Jana, Joel (Amy), Daniel (Mindy), Anthony (Kristin), Frankie, Nicole, Stephen (Elena) and Jennifer (Sean) and thirteen greatgrandchildren: Nicholas, Joshua, Emily, Avery, Peyton, Olivia, Isabella, Giuliana, Caterina, Ariella, Alissandra, Giovanni and Andrew Joseph, a/k/a AJ. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Avenue, Hershey, PA. Interment will be private in the Hershey Cemetery. A viewing will be held on Monday, January 2nd, 2023 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Hoover Funeral Home and Crematory in Hershey. Recitation of the Rosary will begin at 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Heart of the Parish Fund, C/O St. Joan of Arc Parish Office, 305 West Areba Avenue, Hershey PA 17033 Julia Wise, 96, of Hershey, passed away on December 24, 2022 at Country Meadows of Hershey.
She was born July 4, 1926 in Hershey, a daughter of the late Natale and Elisa (Pelaferri) Camacci. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Tony Wise; brother, Aldo Camacci and sister, Antonette Peffley. Julia is survived by her son, Edward Stuck and his wife, Mary Jane of Palmyra; grandsons, Gregory Stuck (Amy Anderson) of Mt. Joy and Douglas Stuck (Deborah) of Leesburg, VA; three great grandchildren, Emily, Mason and Eve Stuck; also surviving is her brother, Peter Camacci of Hershey. Julia retired from the Hershey Company after 44 years of service, enjoyed traveling, crocheting and was an avid reader. She was a member of St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church in Hershey where there will be a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 11:00am on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Interment will follow in the Hershey Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:30am until time of mass at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions be made to the Heart of the Parish Fund, C/O St. Joan of Arc Parish Office, 305 West Areba Avenue, Hershey PA 17033. We are sad to announce that on December 19, 2022, at the age of 91, Mary Ann I. Dobroski of Hershey, Pennsylvania, born in Rochester, Pennsylvania passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Ann I. Dobroski to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by : her parents, Thomas I. McKean and Margaret H. McKean (Tubetto); her husband Robert R. Dobroski; and her son Larry P. Dobroski of Harrisburg. She is survived by : her sister Patricia Coxon; her nieces and nephews, Rick D. Dobroski of Pittsburgh, Mark T. Dobroski (Laurie Schick-Dobroski) of Lebanon, Susan M. Dobroski of Asheville, NC, Barbara A. Hauck (Mark) of Harrisburg, Mary Jane Herr (Robert) of Hummelstown, Nancie J. Hart (Ward Blackwell) of Camp Hill, Patricia M. Repetto of Hershey and Don A. Dobroski of Pittsburgh; her grandchildren, Sarah Gladd of Pittsburgh, Darren, Jason Rauck of Texas, Garrett Rauck of Pittsburgh, Tony Menginie (Amanda) of Etters, Christina Foultz (Corey) of Lewisberry, Gwen Zander (Paul) of Hummelstown, Elizabeth Hauck of Hummelstown, Colbe Herr of Florida, Kiersten Herr of Vancouver, Madison S. Hart of New York City, Kaeli E. Hart of New York City and Pierce R. Hart of Camp Hill; and her great grandchildren, Tyler Bruder, Emma Menginie, Harper Foultz, Arden Zander and Mary. She is also survived by extended family and caring friends. Viewing was held on Wednesday, January 4th 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church (359 W Areba Ave, Hershey, PA 17033). A mass of christian burial was held on Wednesday, January 4th 2023 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A committal service was held on Wednesday, January 4th 2023 at 1:00 PM at the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery (54 Indiantown Gap Rd, Annville, PA 17003). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mary Ann's memory to St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church and mailed to the address listed above, http://www.stjoanhershey.org. |
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