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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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Rosemary Russell-Connolly, 90, of Hershey, formerly of Scranton, passed away on March 8, 2023 in the Hershey Medical Center. She was born May 10, 1932 in Scranton, daughter of the late George and Helen (Rosar) Shumacher. Rosemary was a Registered Nurse for over 43 years. She served as a Flight Nurse in the U.S. Air Force Nurse Corps where she attained the rank of Captain. She then continued to serve our servicemen and women as a nurse in the Veterans Administration. She was stationed at the Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and Lebanon V.A. Medical Centers. She retired as Chief Nurse of the Lebanon V.A. in 1996. Her memberships include St. Joan of Arc Church and their Council of Catholic Women; National Association of Retired Federal Employees; Society of Retired Air Force Nurses; and a Life Member of Disabled American Veterans. Rosemary is survived by her son, John Russell; stepchildren, Michael, Daniel and David Connolly and Karen Coghlan, and 11 grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Patrick Daniel Connolly. Recitation of the Rosary will be at 5PM on Thursday, March 30, in the Hoover Funeral Home of Hershey, followed by a visitation until 7PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, March 31, 2023 at 11AM in the St. Joan of Arc Church, 359 W. Areba Ave., Hershey. Interment with military honors will follow in the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
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Emily Shifflet, age 27, of West Hanover Twp, was born to Robert and Jane (Jenny) Shifflet on August 19th, 1995 and passed away on March 11th, 2023. After being diagnosed with Rett Syndrome at three, a rare neurological disorder that impairs her ability to speak and move, Emily never let that hold her back from vibrant life, leaving a lasting impact on everyone she met. A 2014 graduate of Central Dauphin High School, Emily was a social butterfly and involved in various activities including Girl Scouts, attending Aaron's Acres summer camp, enjoying music therapy, weekly yoga classes, Ice Skating with the Wheels on Ice Skating Club, cheering on the Hershey Bears and was always excited to attend a rambunctious family gathering. She has been involved with the "Patient as Teachers" program at the Penn State Hershey Med Center since 2010, where she taught first-year medical students about her life with a chronic illness. Using Tobii, an eye-tracking communication device, Emily began an art career as the Eye Gaze Artist where she controlled a cursor with eye movements to convey her thoughts and paint dynamic abstract pieces. She used her artwork to raise awareness about Rett Syndrome, selling her paintings to raise funds for Rett Syndrome research. Emily's artwork was part of a rotating art exhibit sponsored by Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center's program Center Stage, ARC of Dauphin County, Lebanon Family Health Services, Cocoa Beanery, and other venues. In addition to her parents, Bob and Jenny, Emily is survived by a sister, Laura Shifflet; Aunts and Uncles, Russell Shifflet, Marion and Doug Pearl; Susan and Jeff Reuscher; Nancy Shifflet, and Linda Shifflet; and numerous cousins, nurses and therapist. Emily was preceded in death by her grandparents, Otto and Gladys Shifflet, David and Mary Murphy, and Uncle Richard Shifflet Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, March 17, 2023, at 11 AM in St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Avenue, Hershey, with The Rev. Fr. Alfred P. Sceski, as celebrant. Interment will be in the Hanoverdale Cemetery.
Joan A. Nye, 85,of Columbia Cottage and formerly of Hershey, passed away on January 22, 2023. She born January 17, 1938 in Hershey,a daughter of the late Luigi and Agnes (Martorelli) Pichini. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Carl "Mick" Nye; son, Kevin M. Nye and sister, Gilda Werth.
Joan is survived by her daughters, Christine Nye of Fredricksburg and Carla (Brian) Henise of Wrightsville; Granddaughters, Leah Henise & Krysta Nye; brother, George Pichini of Campbelltown. Joan was a 1955 graduate of Lebanon Catholic High School and retired from the former Sears in Harrisburg. She was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church and the Areba Club. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 11:00 am in her church at 359 West Areba Avenue, Hershey. Visitation will begin at 10:30am at the church. Interment will be in the Hershey Cemetery following the mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society PO Box 862, Pittsburgh, PA 15106 |
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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: [email protected] |
St. Joan of Arc School
1525 Sand Hill Rd Hummelstown, PA 17036 Phone: 717.533.2854 Website: school.stjoanhershey.org |
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