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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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 Josephine M. Guerrisi Bricker, 89, of Hummelstown, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019, in the M.S. Hershey Medical Center.
Born in Harrisburg on May 19, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Giovanna Sorrento Guerrisi. Josephine retired as a Secretary from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry; and was a trained seamstress and tailor. She was a 1947 graduate of the former Harrisburg Catholic High School. Josephine was an active member of St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church where she served on the Council of Catholic Women, and was a member of its Resurrection Choir, Knitting Ministry and Areba Club. A true ice hockey fan, she rarely missed watching a Philadelphia Flyers game, and for many years would darn the socks of the Hershey Bears after every game. Josephine enjoyed knitting, but especially found joy in cooking and baking for her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry A. “Henner” “Babes” Bricker, on Monday, July 28, 2008; three sisters, Bettina Guerrisi, Helen Brown, and Sr. Gertrude; and four brothers, John, Jerry, Richard and Frank Guerrisi. Josephine is survived by one daughter, Nancy L. Popp wife of Joseph E. of Hummelstown; one son, Harry A. Bricker of Sicklerville, NJ; four granddaughters, Rachael J. Hall wife of Jarrod of Charleroi, Jessica R. Fegley wife of Jamey of Harrisburg, Jennifer L. Gingrich wife of Joseph of Lewisberry, and Hayley A. Bricker of Voorhees, NJ; and nine great grandchildren, Mackenzie Hall, Tyler Hall, Riley Fegley, Addison Fegley, Carter Fegley, Peyton Fegley, Parker Fegley, Wesley Gingrich and Elena Gingrich. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, February 14, 2019, at 10:30 AM in St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Avenue, Hershey, with The Rev. Fr. Kenneth C. Roth as celebrant. Interment will be held in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Township. Friends are invited to the viewings on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 from 6 to 8 PM in the Trefz & Bowser Funeral Home, Inc, 114 West Main Street, Hummelstown, and in the church on Thursday from 10 to 10:30 AM. The family has requested that memorial contributions be sent to St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033. Make a donation here. Online condolences may be shared at www.trefzandbowser.com. To send flowers to the family of Josephine M. Bricker (Guerrisi), please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.
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 HUMMELSTOWN, PA - Francis J. "Frank" Bolduc, 91, of Hummelstown, Pennsylvania, passed away on January 29, 2019 at his home. He was born January 31, 1927 in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, son of the late Clodio and Gertrude Maloney Bolduc.
He was a 1944 graduate of Woonsocket High School, where he was the Senior Class President. He received his B.A. and B.S. degrees from the University of Rhode Island and was a member of the Theta Chi Fraternity. Frank was a WWII U.S. Navy veteran who was then recalled for service during the Korean War. He began his career as the Personnel Director for the city of Woonsocket. Frank then served as the Director of the Red Bank New Jersey Chamber of Commerce and went on the become the Executive Director of the New Jersey State Bar Association. During his long tenure as the Executive Director of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Frank distinguished himself for his ability to expand the scope and nature of the Association. In recognition of his leadership skills, Frank was honored to be elected President of the National Association of Bar Executives. In retirement, he served as the Manager of Lower Paxton Township. Frank was a member of St. Joan of Arc Church in Hershey, where he served on the Parish Council. He volunteered with Hershey Medical Center, where he was a beloved presence in the Ronald McDonald Family Room for over 11 years. In addition, he spent many years bringing smiles to those he visited while serving Meals on Wheels. Francis is survived by his wife of 64 years, Doris Abrants Bolduc of Hummelstown; daughters, Jayne Duncan and her husband William of Elizabethtown, Mary C. Bolduc of Hershey, Kathy McNally and her partner Greg Reese of Leesburg, VA, grandson Benjamin Duncan and his wife Caitlin of Hershey, granddaughter Emily Duncan of Philadelphia; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, John Bolduc and sister-in law, Muriel Levesque Bolduc. Frank's family would like to extend sincere thanks to the caring staff at the Lebanon V.A. Medical Center. Also, special thanks to Dr. Charles Dye and Dr. Ricardo Bedoya for their kindness and compassion during Frank's illness. Visitation will take place at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Ave., Hershey at 11:30 on February 9, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00. A private Interment with Military Honors will be held at a later date at the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in Annville, PA. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions be made to either the Heart of the Parish Fund, c/o St Joan of Arc Church 359 W. Areba Ave. Hershey, PA 17033 or Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors, 1117 Country Club Rd. Camp Hill, PA 17011. Make a donation to the Heart of the Parish Fund here. Share condolences at www.hooverfuneralhome.com  Dorothy Mae Everest, 90, of Hershey, passed away on January 19, 2019 at Country Meadows of Hershey. She was born May 25, 1928 in Pittsburgh. She was the widow of Rex N. Everest. Surviving are her children, Rex J. Everest, Mark A. Everest, Linda S. Krause; 9 grandchildren, 2 great grand children; brother, James Busa.
A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, January 26th at 1:00pm in the St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Avenue, Hershey. The family will receive guests following the Mass. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions be made to Grane Hospice, 1200 Camp Hill Bypass, Suite 205, Camp Hill PA 17011 To see a complete obituary and share condolences with the family, please go to www.hooverfuneralhome.comwww.pennlive.com/obits  John A. “Sparky” Sachette, 82, of Hershey, died peacefully on January 19, 2019. John was born to parents, Guy and Rose Sachette, of Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
While attending Lycoming College, he met the love of his life, Sylvia “Siber” Searfoss . Though he went on to become a USMC 1st Lieutenant after college, John returned home to marry “Siber “ while working as an account executive for United Airlines followed by years with Pulte Homes. John and Sylvia shared great times in their pair of Austin-Healey convertibles, traveling the world, starting a family in Georgia, eventually moving to Hershey, Pennsylvania. John (Sacchetti) found his home in the Italian community of Hershey as an active member at the Hershey Italian Lodge and the Saint Joan of Arc Parish. John is survived by two children, Kelly and her husband Greg McCarty of Owings Mills, MD and Burke Sachette of Hershey. Also a cherished grandson, Max McCarty and very dear friends. Services will be held on Friday, January 25th at 12:00pm in the Hoover Funeral Home & Crematory, Hershey. Visitation will be from 11:00am until time of service. Interment will be in the Hershey Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to PA Wounded Warriors, Inc., 1117 Country Club Road, Camp Hill PA 17011. Share condolences at www.hooverfuneralhome .com. |
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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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