Betty J. (Stroup) Stopay, 93, peacefully went to heaven on February 21, 2021 in her residence at Country Meadows of Hershey, with her family by her side. Born August 20, 1927 in Brunswick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Ardeth C. and Betty (Kotz) Stroup Kennedy, and adored step-daughter of Edward E. "Kenny" Kennedy. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Nicholas Stopay and her brother John Stroup. Betty is survived by daughters Kathleen B. Denton, C. Robyn Broderick, J. Kim Broderick and son-in-law, Mike Bowers; step-children Richard Stoppi (Patty), Nicholas Stopay (Kim) Michael Stopay and Denise A. Stopay; and extended family. Raised in Baltimore, Betty was a 1945 graduate of The Clara Barton Vocational School and worked her way up at the Baltimore News Post from "Gal Friday" to staff writer, and advice-giver of the lovelorn column. After her marriage to Frank Broderick, Betty set aside her dream of becoming a newspaper woman to become one outstanding, full-time mother and homemaker; in 1954 the family moved to Harrisburg. Betty was a Girl Scout leader, active member of Holy Family Church, avid reader, and a strong, genteel, intelligent, beautiful lady. After raising her girls, Betty returned to the workforce for several years and retired as Secretary of the Board for the Harrisburg School District. She was a member of St. Joan of Arc Church, PA School Boards Association, and Past-President of American Business Women's Association. Betty and her family thank the dedicated and compassionate Country Meadows staff, Lifesong Hospice, and medical team who saw her through a recent, though final bout with throat cancer.

A 10:30 am memorial service will be held at Neill Funeral Home in Harrisburg on Monday March 1st for family and local friends. Visitation will begin at 9:30 am with health, safety and seating restrictions observed. Private Interment will be at Resurrection Cemetery.

​For friends who may be interested, memorial gifts may be made to the Ronald McDonald House Charities, 745 W. Governor Rd., Hershey, PA 17033 or to the American Cancer Society, 112 Sipe St., Hummelstown, PA 17036. www.pennlive.com/obits


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Patricia Jane Gundermann, 79, peacefully passed away on February 28, 2021 surrounded by her family. Pat was preceded in death by her parents Edward and Dorothy (Weimer) Boyer and brother Edward and sister Joanne.  Pat is survived by her husband of nearly 60 years, John Gundermann, and sons John (Ruth), James (Laurie), Jeffrey (Laura), and Robert (Suzanne), grandchildren Erica (Alexander), Sam (Sarah), Arielle, Hannah, Margaret, Gabrielle, Kathleen, Teresa, Molly, Alexandra, Stephanie, Sara, and Dean. Pat is also survived by her loving sisters Nancy, Mary, Louann, Janet, and Rebecca.
Pat was born in Johnstown, PA and graduated from Bishop McCort High School and Cambria Rowe Business College. After raising her four boys she went to work and had a 20 year career with First National Bank of Pennsylvania.
Pat was a Lector and Eucharistic Minister at Our Mother of Sorrows Church, taught Sunday school at St. Benedict’s, worked on many charity fundraisers, and volunteered at the local hospital in Johnstown.  Her family was her first love with Thanksgiving gatherings, including extended family, being her favorite. She also enjoyed golf, bridge, bowling, ceramics, and traveling.

Pat and John moved to Hershey in 2017 and Pat entered Country Meadows of Hershey Memory Care Unit. The family is grateful for the wonderful care for Alzheimer’s disease Pat received from the Connections Staff for the past 3 1/2 years. Pat was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be missed.
Visitation with current covid-19 guidelines being adhered to will be on Thursday, March 4th from 4-6pm in the Hoover

​Funeral Home & Crematory in Hershey.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11am on Friday, March 5th in the St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church, 359 W. Areba Avenue in Hershey. Interment will follow in the Hershey Cemetery. Select the livestream tab at www.stjoanhershey.org to view the mass online.        

In Lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Country Meadows of Hershey Co-worker Foundation, 830 Cherry Drive, Hershey PA 17033 or online at https://www.countrymeadows.com/about-us/co-worker-foundation. Share condolences at www.hooverfuneralhome.com.