Eternal Life
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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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Michael J. Horetsky, 54, of Hershey passed away Friday, April 24, 2015 at his residence. He was the son of Mary G. (Croce) Horetsky and the late Michael L. Horetsky.
Michael was born in Harrisburg on March 7, 1961. Surviving in addition to his mother are 3 children; Talyor Horetsky, Danielle Horetsky, Evan Horetsky and 1 brother; David Horetsky. Michael was preceded in death by his fiance; Melanie S. Roberts. Memorial services will be held Tuesday at 3:00 at Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. 126 S. 9th St. Lebanon, 17042. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 2-3. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. Source Link: http://obits.pennlive.com/obituaries/pennlive/obituary.aspx?n=michael-j-horetsky&pid=174722769&fhid=6450
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Jeanette H. Heichel, 86, a lifelong resident of Hershey, passed away on April 20, 2015 in Spangcrest Manor in Lebanon.
She was born August 16, 1928 in Hershey, daughter of the late Joseph and Sarah (Mahoney) Heichel. Jeanette was a graduate of Fordham University, and was a retired social worker for the Commonwealth of PA. Her memberships include St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church; National Association of Social Workers; AARP; PA Association of Retired State Employees; Council of Catholic Women. Jeanette is survived by several cousins. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, at 10:00 am in the St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Ave., Hershey. Private interment will be in the Holy Cross Cemetery in Lebanon. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions be made to St. Joan of Arc Memorial Fund, 359 W. Areba Ave. Hershey, PA 17033. Hoover Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., of Hershey is handling the cremation arrangements. Source Link: http://obits.pennlive.com/obituaries/pennlive/obituary.aspx?n=jeanette-h-heichel&pid=174700758&fhid=28162 Rita Marie (Ortenzi) Brightbill of Hershey, died peacefully at Penn State Hershey Medical Center on Thursday, April 16, 2015, at the age of 74.
Rita was born on July 7, 1940 to Pietro and Santa (Rozzi) Ortenzi. She graduated from Lebanon Catholic High School in 1959. In 1965, she married Daniel Brightbill, who preceded her in death in 1993. Rita was employed by H.B. Reese Company for over 40 years. Rita is survived by her siblings: Angelo (Kathy) Ortenzi, Stroudsburg; Anna Cramer, Hershey; John Ortenzi, Hershey, and Rosemarie Witt, Shamokin; sisters-in-law Shirley Ortenzi, Hershey; and Dolores Ortenzi, Summerfield, FL; her companion, James Zimmerman, Campbelltown; and a number of nieces and nephews. Rita loved cats and birds. She was gregarious and enjoyed bingo, going to karaoke and spending time with friends. A viewing will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 from 8:00 to 9:30 AM at Buse Funeral Home, 145 North Grant Street, Palmyra; followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 349 West Areba Avenue; Hershey. Burial will follow at Grantville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, you are welcome to make a donation to the Humane Society, 7790 Grayson Road, Harrisburg PA, 17111. Source Link: http://obits.pennlive.com/obituaries/pennlive/obituary.aspx?n=rita-m-brightbill-ortenzi&pid=174670821&fhid=18528  John Luke Nantz, 20, of Hershey, was greeted in heaven on April 13, 2015 in the M.S.Hershey Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. With the support of the Hershey community, his family and friends all over the world, John Luke inspired so many people with his beautiful smile and endless faith. He will always be remembered as one who always supported his friends, love of his family and his carefree nature.
He was born October 17, 1994 in Harrisburg, son of John and Mary (Risko) Nantz.John Luke was a 2013 Hershey High graduate and attended both Duquesne University & HACC. He enjoyed golfing, fishing and video gaming. John Luke is survived by his parents; John M. and Mary (Risko) Nantz of Hummelstown; his brother, Jacob M. Nantz of Hummelstown; maternal grandparents, John & Mary Risko of Palmyra; paternal grandparents, John & Joyce Nantz of Palmyra; John Luke's girlfriend, Ashleigh Burns of Hershey; as well as many aunts, uncles & cousins. A visitation will be held on Friday, April 17, 2015, from 5:30 - 7:30 pm, in the Hoover Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., Route 422 & Lucy Avenue, in Hershey. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, at 11:00 am in St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Ave., Hershey. Private interment will be in the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in Annville. The family prefers memorial contributions in lieu of flowers, to the Hershey Ronald McDonald House, 745 West Governor Rd., Hershey, PA 17033 or Four Diamonds Fund, c/o Hershey Medical Center, P.O. Box 850, Hershey, PA 17033 as both organizations were instrumental in their support of John Luke and his family over the past 11 months. Hoover Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., of Hershey, is handling the arrangements. Elide Landucci, 94, of Hershey, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2015 in her home.
She was born July 7, 1920 in Hershey, daughter of the late Egisto and Annina (Guistarini) Menicheschi. Elide was a 1937 graduate of Hershey High School and had worked at the former Hershey Chocolate Corporation from 1938 until 1952 when she became a mother and full time homemaker. She was a lifelong active member of St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church, Hershey. Mrs Landucci had deep roots in the community and enjoyed taking care of her family and friends. She was the widow of Dante Landucci who died on December 31, 2008. Surviving are her sons, Fred M. (Linda) of Mechanicsburg and Thomas P. (Jane) of Harrisburg; 4 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews,. She was predeceased by her 4 sisters & 1 brother. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, April 16th at 11:00 am in her church at 359 West Areba Ave., Hershey. Interment will follow in the Hershey Cemetery. Vistation will be from 9:30 -10:30am Thursday morning in the Hoover Funeral Home & Crematory, Hershey. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the memorial fund at St. Joan of Arc Church. Source Link: http://obits.pennlive.com/obituaries/pennlive/obituary.aspx?n=elide-landucci&pid=174629822&fhid=28162 Theresa B. Pizzingrilli, 88, of Hershey, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2015 in Spring Creek Rehab & Healthcare Center in Harrisburg.
She was born on October 12, 1926 in Hershey to Emido and Catherine (Guyer) Pizzingrilli. Theresa was a graduate of Hershey High School and a member of St. Joan of Arc Church in Hershey. She was a retired clerk for Hershey Foods after 44 years of service. She is survived by two sisters, Mary Bryan of Hershey, with whom she had lived, and Joan Godshall of Camp Hill; she is also survived by numerous nephews and nieces. Theresa was preceded in death by two brothers, Francis and Jack. At Theresa's request, viewing and interment in Hershey Cemetery will be private. There will be a memorial mass celebrated on Monday, April 13, 2015 at 11 AM, in her church. Memorial contributions may be made to Heart of the Parish Fund, c/o of St. Joan of Arc Church, 359 West Arena Ave., Hershey, PA 17033. The Hoover Funeral Home & Crematory of Hershey is handling the arrangements. Source Link: http://obits.pennlive.com/obituaries/pennlive/obituary.aspx?n=theresa-b-pizzingrilli&pid=174566224  Sallie L. Parker, 74, died peacefully at her home in Hershey on April 3, 2015 following complications from leukemia. She was happily married for 46 years to Sheldon "Shel" Parker, the love of her life. She found great joy in son Dr. Todd Parker and wife Beth of Swarthmore, PA; son Scott Parker and wife Kate of Pittsburgh, PA; and son Blair Parker of Sterling, VA. Sharing in their deep loss are four grandchildren: Louis, Hannah, Harrison, and Julia. Sallie was the daughter of the late Theron and Catherine Lawler of Columbus, Ohio. She is survived by her brother Richard Lawler (Stefanie) and her sister Mary Elizabeth Blaha (Jim) and was preceded in death by her brother William.
Sallie graduated from Washington's Trinity University with a B.A. in Economics and from Penn State Harrisburg with an M.A. in Public Administration. Her emphasis was on health care so that she would, in part, know how to support aging parents. After successful careers as a research assistant with the Battelle Memorial Institute in Columbus, Ohio and with U.S. Steel in Pittsburgh, Sallie went back to work when the children were older. For 27 years, Sallie was a long-term care insurance consultant for Camp Hill's Professional Insurance Services. The headline in an article about Sallie in the Harrisburg Patriot News read, "Woman Makes Giving a Lifestyle." Her generosity of spirit and a desire to help people in need extended and evolved throughout her life. Her volunteering - particularly with seniors - began when she chaired the Golden Age Holiday Show in Pittsburgh and included the following organizations where she served on the boards and/or committees: United Way of the Capital Region, The Foundation for Enhanced Communities, Central Pennsylvania Hospice, Theatre Harrisburg, Junior League of Harrisburg and of Pittsburgh, College Club of Harrisburg, Trinity University Alumnae Council, Interfaith Shelter, and WQED Pittsburgh. Also, she chaired and worked on the committees of many fundraisers and benefits for causes she and her husband supported. The pinnacle of her service with the senior community and recognition of her leadership was her appointment to the Pennsylvania Council on Aging, the statewide organization tasked with advising the governor and the Department of Aging on the planning, coordination, and delivery of services to older people. She was first named to this voluntary position by Governor Edward Rendell in 2009 and was confirmed by the State Senate. She was later reappointed by Governor Tom Corbett. Sallie was elected Chair of the Council by her peers and served in that position until her passing. Sallie's strong religious faith led her to become a Eucharistic minister at St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church and, for 23 years, to co-chair the church's Wednesday deliveries of Meals on Wheels and to personally deliver meals once a month. Sallie enjoyed bridge, tennis, a good walk, an interesting book, and traveling the world. However, she would wish to be remembered as a person who loved her family and friends more than anything. The Parker Family wishes to thank the doctors, advanced practitioners, nurses, and support staff of the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Sallie's long-time primary care physician, Dr. R.W. Hamilton, for their skilled care. The family also appreciates the compassionate care provided by Hospice of Central Pennsylvania and the support provided by her wonderful friends during her health challenges. Family and friends are invited to a visitation at the Hoover Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., Route 422 & Lucy Avenue, Hershey, on Thursday, April 9th from 6-8:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Philip Burger on Friday, April 10th at 11:00am in the St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church , 359 West Areba Avenue, Hershey. Burial will be conducted at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, Sallie's wish is that any memorial contributions be made in her name to one of the following: St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church or to the Mohler Senior Center, 660 Cherry Drive, Hershey, PA 17033. Source Link: http://obits.pennlive.com/obituaries/pennlive/obituary.aspx?n=sallie-l-parker&pid=174562968&fhid=28162 |
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305 West Areba Ave. Hershey, PA 17033 Phone: 717.533.7168 Fax: 717.520.0526 Email: [email protected] |
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1525 Sand Hill Rd Hummelstown, PA 17036 Phone: 717.533.2854 Website: school.stjoanhershey.org |
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