Maryann (Agresto) O'Connell, 81of Hummelstown, passed away on February 8, 2021 at the Masonic Village in Elizabethtown, PA. She was born March 22, 1939 in Shenandoah, PA, a daughter of the late Patrick and Jennie (Olivetto) Agresto.

​Maryann had been employed for years as a lab aide at the Penn State School of Medicine at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Although employed at the School of Medicine, her true passion was being a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking, helping to raise her grandchildren and praying. She was a kind soul who was willing and able to help anyone in need.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph J. O'Connell; her son, Frank O'Connell and her sister, Assunta Agresto.

​Mary Ann is survived by three sons, Joseph P. (Silvia) O'Connell of Palmyra, John K. (Karen) O'Connell of Mt. Joy, and Michael S. (Sandie) O'Connell of Hershey; two daughters, Patricia Jones of York Haven (fiance,Fabian West) and Nancy Keller of Hummelstown; daughter in law, Lisa O'Connell of Harrisburg, grandaughters, Melissa (Jeremy) Gorecki, Michelle O'Connell, Kristen O'Connell, Heather O'Connell, Kyra O'Connell, Ashley (Brad) Redinger, Aleisha (Tommy) Schiavoni, Shanitta (Jon) Gutt, Cheyenne (Kendrell Ervin) Jones, Amanda (Brian) Repa, Samantha Keller, Mariah Keller; grandsons, Jared (Anika) O'Connell, John Patrick (Savanna Sexton) O'Connell and Brandon O’Connell; eleven great grandchildren; two brothers, Patrick (Abbie) Agresto and Carmen (Renee) Agresto; sister, Theresa Corrado and fourteen nieces and nephews.

Viewing will begin at 10:30am immediately followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am on Monday, February 15th in the St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church in Hershey. Interment will follow in the Hershey Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to The Heart of the Parish Fund for St. Joan of Arc Church, West Areba Avenue, Hershey, Pa 17033, www.stjoanhershey.org.

On February 5, 2021 in Hershey, PA, Denise Michele Valente passed after a hard battle with cancer at age 55. She was comforted by her family and her companion John Peters.

Devoted mother of Mark (Caroline) and Brittany (Frank), and stepmother to Alison Tlaxcala (David) and Gordon Peters (Ashlyn). Daughter to Dolores Meister (Bill) and the late William Anderson (Janet). Sister to Karen Palumbo, Scott Anderson (Tracey) and the late Mark Anderson (Lisa), and stepsister to Jennifer Diaz (Victor) and Russell Brandt (Erica).

Denise enjoyed being surrounded by her family and friends. She loved being called Nece and Aunt Denise by her nieces and nephews Jacqueline Wilson (Jim), Louis Palumbo, Corrine Anderson (Harry), Amber Del Pidio (Sam), Penelope Diaz, Kelly Perrong (Rob) and Tommy Valente (Lauren); by her great-nieces and nephews Emma and Ava Perrong, and Benjamin and Graeme Wilson; and by her grandchildren Barrett and Bowen Tlaxcala, and Weston Peters. She is also survived by many adoring in-laws and extended family.

Denise was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She worked hard to earn her BA from Duquesne University while raising her children and caring for her late husband Gregory Valente. She was always the life of the party and could make anyone laugh. She loved traveling, especially to see her children across the country and the world. She had a gift for encouraging people to be their best selves and to follow their dreams.

​Relatives and friends are invited to attend funeral mass on Wednesday morning at 11:00AM at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church 359 W. Areba Ave., Hershey, PA 17033.  The service will also be available for viewing livestream on the church's website, https://www.stjoanhershey.org/

The family requests no flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Central PA, Attn: Development Department, 1320 Linglestown Rd., Harrisburg, PA 17110 would be appreciated.

Arrangements under the direction of HOOVER FUNERAL & CREMATORY of HERSHEY.
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​​Camilla Elizabeth Sacco Tancredi passed peacefully at The Lebanon Valley Home in Annville on Sunday January 31, 2021, at the age of 102. We all were fortunate to have her share in our lives. Born in Hanoverdale, Pa, north of Hershey in 1918, she was the eldest daughter of Clement and Maria Sacco and the last surviving of her 6 siblings. She was also predeceased by her devoted and loving husband, Edward Carl Tancredi in 1992 after 54 years of marriage.

Camilla is survived by her children: Rev. Carl Tancredi D.Min., and Edwina (Paul) Eckenroth; grandchildren: Luke (Jen) Eckenroth, Jason (Barclay) Eckenroth, and Leah (Drew) Watson, along with 6 great-grandchildren. 

​She adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who will miss her enormously. As a lifelong member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, her family and faith were most important to her. She was a selfless and loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Lena loved entertaining and her home was always welcoming- the coffee was always on and the biscotti were readily available. 

The family wishes to extend our immense gratitude to the staff of The Lebanon Valley Home, UCC, in Annville for all their love and personal and professional care given to our mother, Bella (an endearing nickname) during her time there. 
Interment at the Hershey Cemetery will be private, however, a memorial Mass will be celebrated by her son, Fr. Carl at St. Joan of Arc Church in Hershey on Friday, February 12, at 11AM. 

​In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to The Heart of the Parish Fund for St.Joan of Arc Church, West Areba Avenue, Hershey, Pa 17033, www.stjoanhershey.org.

​Judy Ann Nangle Accorsi Hulett, 77, went home to be with the Lord on February 3, 2021.  

Born Judy Ann Nangle, September 18, 1943 in Aldan, PA, Judy is a 1961 graduate of Landsdowne - Aldan High School, The Charles Morris Price School of Journalism in Philadelphia, PA and Loyola University in Baltimore, MD. 
A devoted wife and mother, she is survived by her beloved husband, Thomas Hulett of 30 years; children, Michael Accorsi of Hershey, PA, Sherlyn Accorsi DiPaolo and husband Geoff of Marlton, NJ, Patrick Accorsi and husband David Cunningham of New Castle, NH; granddaughters, Alexandra Accorsi and Adrianna DiPaolo of Marlton, NJ; brothers, Thomas Nangle, John Nangle, Joe Nangle and wife Marian.

Judy was a copywriter for Strawbridge and Clothier in Philadelphia, and then continued her career in the News and Sports Department of St Joseph’s University.  She later became the Public Relations Director of Misericordia Hospital and was also member of the Advertising Club of Philadelphia. 

Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Betty Harris Nangle McGinnis Fralich and Joseph Nangle. 
Judy lived her life lead by her faith, compassion for others, and a love for the simple things in life.   
As a teenager, Mom zipped through her hometown on her shiny red Vespa on the way to field hockey practice or and then danced the night away on American Bandstand in the 1950’s. In June of 1968, she waited through the night in Washington D.C. to see the funeral procession of Robert F. Kennedy and was honored to participate in the march that followed. Judy was a talented watercolor artist, and in the early 1990’s traveled around the world as a Christian missionary visiting China, Russia, and several countries throughout the Middle East. 

Later in life, Judy wrote human interest stories for her local newspaper highlighting residents who achieved great things or some that just gave quietly but made a positive impact on the community.  Judy was also an active member of Freedom Valley Church in Gettysburg, PA. 

Our Mom lived with a genuine enthusiasm, infectious optimism, and a dedication to living life to the fullest. She truly did make each precious day count and her smile and laughter brightened every room she entered.  
We find comfort that Mom is finally home with the Lord, rejoicing and dancing again. 
 
“May the road rise to meet you Mom. 
May the wind be at your back. 
May the sun shine warm upon your face. 
May the rain fall softly on your fields;
And until we meet again
May you keep safe in the gentle loving arms of God. 
For everything there is a season;
A time for meeting;
A time to say goodbye;
In all things God is near,
always guiding your way.”

​On February 8, 2021, Judy will be laid to rest at Hershey Cemetery with a private service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Cookies for Kids Cancer, PO Box 415, Califon, NJ 07830

​Kathryn A. Hollinger Peterson, 71, of Hummelstown, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021, at her home.

Born in Detroit, MI, on May 19, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Bleistein Hollinger and Elisabeth Anne Allwein Hollinger.

Kathy retired as the Executive Assistant of Equine Studies for Wilson College, Chambersburg. Upon her retirement she continued with her own business as an independent, private equine instructor and lecturer. A former international equestrian trainer, Kathy was also the coach and trainer for the United States Olympic Equestrian Team. In her younger years, she modeled for many department stores including the infamous Hudson’s in Detroit. Kathy was a 1967 graduate of Ladywood High School, Livonia, MI; and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Equine Science and a Master’s in Education from Wilson College. She attended St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church, Hershey. Kathy was passionate about horses, the Detroit Red Wings and live music. She will be greatly missed by her family, friends, colleagues and former students.

Kathy is survived by two sons, Joseph Peterson husband of Jennifer Strevig of Athens, GA, and Josh Peterson and his girlfriend Lisa Gehlich of Landrum, SC; one granddaughter, Sonja Peterson of Athens, GA; siblings, Mary Lokken wife of Rob, and David Hollinger husband of Kathleen Wilson Hollinger, both of Livonia, MI, and Sally Potocki wife of Thom of Novi, MI; and several nieces and nephews.

A Prayer service will be held Friday, February 5, 2021, at 11 AM in the Trefz & Bowser Funeral Home, Inc., 114 West Main Street, Hummelstown, with The Rev. Fr. Alfred P. Sceski, as officiant. Friends are invited to visit with the family Friday from 10 AM until time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions be sent to the United States Equestrian Team Foundation, PO Box 355, Gladstone, NJ 07934-0355.