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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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William James Parker, 57, of Palmyra, formerly of Paxtang, passed away on February 17, 2022.
He was born June 18, 1964, in Jamaica, NY. Bill graduated from Bishop McDevitt High School and was founder and Chief Executive Officer of Grandview Asset Management. Anyone who met Bill, knew how important his faith was to him. He was an active member of St. Joan of Arc Church in Hershey, the Knights of Columbus and the Cursillo movement. Bill devoted his life of service to others, especially those with special needs. He served on the boards of the National Autism Society of America, A Gift of Smiles, Dalit Solidarity, Mind Institute of UC Davis, and the National Fragile X Foundation. He facilitated the creation of the Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities at Philhaven; a founder of ABLE Account and Special Planning, LLC; and a founder of Champions for Children. He was also former Mayor of Paxtang (2000-2004); host of "Inspire to Retire", on WHP580 and “Investing for Eternity”, on Holy Family Radio. Bill was the bestselling author of “Success Today", and an Executive Producer of "The Walk On", a documentary on Rudy Ruettiger. Besides his family, he loved good music, especially Elvis Costello and he was the proud lead singer of Tribe of One. He enjoyed trips to Notre Dame and was a life-long Philadelphia Eagles and Flyers fan. Throughout his life, he tried to have an impact on every person who crossed his path. He was a gifted storyteller, always an entertainer, a kind man with a generous heart. While Bill achieved great success as a financial advisor, he was most proud and devoted to his children and his close-knit family. William is survived by his wife, Deborah Ann (Hofmann) Parker; daughters, Sophia E. and Mary F. Parker; sons, Jacob W., Thomas E., and Liam J. Parker and Matthew Leonard; parents, Linda and Martin Gustin; sisters, Erin Raub (Justin) and Jeanette Parker-Speese (Chris); brothers, Kevin (Jill), Brian (Lisa) and John Parker. He will be deeply missed by extended family and close friends. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, from 4-7PM, in the Hoover Funeral Home, 88 Lucy Avenue, Hershey. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at 11AM in St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Ave, Hershey presided over by Most Rev. Bishop Ronald Gainer, with family receiving guests at 10AM. Interment will be in the Hershey Cemetery. For those struggling with mental health, please don’t hesitate to seek help. The family requests memorial contributions be made to: CATRA (Capital Area Therapeutic Riding Association)- www.CATRA.net or Special Olympics Lebanon County, in lieu of flowers.
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Louis Franklin Santangelo, age 93, of Hershey, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 14, 2022, at his home. He was born in Sunbury, PA on May 21, 1928. He was a graduate of Northumberland High School, Susquehanna University, and earned his MBA at Bucknell University. Lou was predeceased by his parents, Louis and Susan Santangelo, and brother John Santangelo. He is survived by his beloved wife, Ashie Santangelo, sister Elizabeth Santangelo of Northumberland, daughter Susan Graham of Hershey, son Ross (Patti) Santangelo of Hershey, five grandchildren Molly (Chad) Shelley, Morgan Graham, Brett Santangelo, Emma Santangelo, and Grant Santangelo, great-grandchildren Carter Shelley and Jett Wormsley. Lou is also survived by 15 nieces and nephews. After graduating from High School, Lou joined the US Navy, then attended Susquehanna University where he received numerous awards for his athletic accomplishments. He was inducted into the Susquehanna University Athletic Hall of Fame and is an inaugural member of the Susquehanna Football Ring of Honor. He was enormously proud to have played for coach Amos Alonzo Stagg who referred to Lou as "Saint" for his versatility on the football field. Lou continued an enduring commitment supporting Susquehanna serving on various boards and being a lifelong financial supporter of the University and its athletic program. After graduation from Susquehanna Lou entered the US Navy Communications School and completed his naval career as a Lieutenant JG. He was awarded a Commendation Medal for Distinguished Service and heroic achievement for his valor during the sinking of the USS Sarsi where he was credited for saving 37 lives. Following his Navy career be received his MBA from Bucknell University. Lou began his professional career in Hartford CT with the Aetna Company. While working with one of his clients he met his wife to whom he was married for 64 years. He joined the C. Lavieri Agency in Winsted, CT prior to relocating to Hershey in 1967 where he served as the Public Relations Director for The Hershey Foods Corporation until 1974. He began a successful career in Real Estate working for Jack Gaughen Realtor before starting his own business brokerage firm, Sans & Company, where he continued to work up until his passing. Lou served on numerous boards and associations, most dear to him was Catholic Charities. Lou was inducted into the Capital Area Chapter of the PA Sports Hall of Fame in 2003. He was an avid golfer and die-hard Yankees fan as is immediately obvious by the amount of Yankee memorabilia on display in his office. Most of all Lou loved and was so proud of his children and grandchildren, cheering them on during swim meets, soccer, baseball and football games, even dance recitals. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday February 22, 2022 at 11 AM in St Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Hershey. There will be no viewing. Private interment with military honors will be in Hershey Cemetery following the Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Susquehanna University's Football Program, attention Steve Briggs, Advancement Office, Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA. 17870 , or the Penn State Heart and Vascular Institute PO Box 852 Hershey, PA. 17033. Share condolences with the family at www.hooverfuneralhome.com
Passionate, caring nurse educator Dr. Mary Beth Clark peacefully passed into everlasting peace and happiness in heaven on February 10, 2022, after unexpectedly experiencing a devastating cerebrovascular event. Mary Beth was the beloved wife of Judge Lawrence F Clark, Jr., (Ret.) her husband of 47 years and resided in Hershey, PA. She developed long lasting relationships with neighbors, colleagues and friends in Hershey, while mentoring the next generation of nurses at Penn State School of Nursing at Hershey Medical Center.
Mary Beth began her life in Wilkes-Barre, PA on August 15, 1949, as the first child of the late Joseph F. and Betty Hart Fisher of Wyoming Pa. In addition to her husband, she is also survived by her siblings, John Fisher and wife, Grace (Sheldon), of Dallas, PA; Joseph Fisher and wife Susan (Miller), of Charlotte, NC, nephew Jeffrey Fisher and wife Kasey and their 3 sons of Charlotte NC, niece Allison Fisher Grady and husband William and daughter Kate of Austin Tx,, Jean Fisher Nelson and husband, Eric Nelson of Foster City, CA, niece Elizabeth Marie Nelson of New York, New York, nephew Palmer Fisher Nelson of Foster City, CA. As an Associate Professor of Penn State School of Nursing for over 30 years, Mary Beth led the program as the Coordinator, Hershey Campus for 15 years, established and led the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program for 11 years, and led numerous award-winning research projects including her favorite quality improvement initiative, focused on interprofessional education to build better communication and relationships between nurses and doctors. This embodied Mary Beth's approach to life – collaboration, working together, supporting each other, being part of a village and living by the golden rule – "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." Mary Beth was a lifelong learner. She was a 1967 graduate of St. John the Evangelist High School, Pittston, PA, and obtained her nursing diploma at Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Wilkes-Barre, PA in 1970. She continued her education at Wilkes College where she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing in 1973. Always pursuing her studies while working full-time, she completed her Masters of Public Administration at Penn State, a Master of Science degree in Nursing at Villanova University and achieved a Doctorate of Education at Temple University. Mary Beth was a mentor, role model, and an outstanding educator who charted new paths in the direction of nursing education. Although a renowned educator, she was a very modest woman. She always had a warm and direct manner of speaking, giving her complete and undivided attention to whomever she addressed. In addition to her teaching responsibilities at Penn State, Mary Beth was elected for multiple terms to represent the School of Nursing, and later, all Penn State faculty retirees on the Faculty Senate. Most recently, she also served on the PA Health Care Cost Containment Council by a Governor's appointment. In Mary Beth's personal life, she and her loving husband Lawrence shared a great love of gardening, especially for their famous tomato plants. Mary Beth truly loved spending her time at their home reading and relaxing at their pool. Mary Beth was charismatic yet unassuming, a rare combination in one so accomplished. She was beloved by family, friends, colleagues, and students alike. Mary Beth will be missed by many, but her legacy will be carried on through the numerous lives she impacted as a nurse, friend, cousin, sibling, and wife. In addition, she had a positive influence on so many others through her sharing of knowledge and passion as a nurse educator with her students throughout her tenure at Penn State. Services to celebrate and remember her life will begin on Wednesday, February 16th, in the Hoover Funeral Home, Hershey, PA where viewing hours will be held from 4 -8 PM; Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the St Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Hershey at 11:30 AM on Thursday, February 17th, with an additional hour of visitation beginning one hour prior to the Mass at the church. On Friday, February 18th the burial service will be held at 11AM in the chapel at St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township, Wilkes-Barre, PA where Mary Beth will be laid to rest. God rest her soul. Please share condolences with the family at www.hooverfuneralhome.com |
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1525 Sand Hill Rd Hummelstown, PA 17036 Phone: 717.533.2854 Website: school.stjoanhershey.org |
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