​Edward S. Smilak, 89, formerly of Hershey and Beaver Falls peacefully passed away May 23, 2021. He was born October 23, 1931 in Beaver Falls, a son of the late Stephen and Margaret (Vekasy) Smilak.
 
Edward served in the U.S. Army from 1953-1955 and was stationed in Okinawa. He graduated from Geneva College with a B.S. in Industrial Engineering. He also was a multi-sport collegiate athlete as well. Edward was employed by General Refractories. He was a real estate agent for Moore,McLane, Nalley & Schumaker/Prudential Real Estate. He was a Council Member of Wernesville Borough. He was a member and Vice President of the Phoenixville Jaycees, active at St. Francis DeSales in Berks County. He later became member of St. Joan of Arc Church in Hershey. He was an avid sports fan, especially the Pittsburgh Steelers.
 
Edward’s wife Ann (Howe) Smilak passed away on December 11, 2020. He is survived by his children, Cynthia Clark and husband Mark Clark of Chester Springs, Robert Smilak of Hummelstown, and Julie Scheib and husband Randy Scheib of Hershey.
 
He was the devoted grandfather of Alaina Clark of West Chester, Dr. Gregory Clark and his wife Caymee Wood of NYC, Andrew Smilak and his wife Katie Smilak of Mt. Pleasant, SC, Stephen Smilak of Boston, Amy Smilak of Mt. Pleasant, SC, Jessica Scheib of Hershey, Nicholas Scheib of Philadelphia and Patrick Scheib of Hershey. Also surviving are his four siblings; Margaret McDade of Meadville, Irene Roscoe of Monaca, Barbara Rhymer of Winston-Salem, NC and Bernard Smilak of Beaver Falls.
 
A funeral mass to celebrate the lives of Edward and Ann will be held on Thursday, May 27 at 11 a.m. in St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Hershey.There will be no viewing or visitation prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions be made St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Share condolences at www.hooverfuneralhome.com

Roger Warren Burns, 77, of Hummelstown, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2021 in the Hershey Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born December 22, 1943 in Binghamton, NY, son of the late Warren and Helen (O'Toole) Burns.
Roger was a proud graduate of Villanova University, and had worked many years as a CPA and CFO in the health care industry until most recently retiring from Keystone Human Services.  He was a U.S. Army reservist and was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church.  His proudest accomplishment and joy are his marriage to Karen for nearly 54 years and his five children, their families and grandchildren.

Roger is survived by his wife, Karen (Beale) Burns; daughters, Susan Pullen, Deborah Bott, Margaret McCaffrey, Rebecca Brossman; son, Edward Burns; brother, Gene Burns; sister, Kathy Burns-Power; and 11 grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two of his siblings; Sister Cordis Marie Burns and Chris Burns.
A visitation will be held on Monday, May 17, from 5-7 PM in the Hoover Funeral Home & Crematory, 88 Lucy Ave, Hershey.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 18, at 11AM in St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Ave., Hershey.  Interment will follow in the Hershey Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions be made to: Keystone Human Services 4391 Sturbridge Dr., Harrisburg, PA, 17110,  www.khs.org/get-involved/donate

​Gail Ann Owens, 75, of Hummelstown, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 7, 2021, in the Hershey Medical Center with the love of her heart and soul, Bob, by her side. They spent 40 years together, yet far from long enough.

Gail worked and retired from the State. She went to Lower Dauphin Schools. Gail was very empathetic to all, especially children.

In addition to her life companion, Bob, Gail leaves behind two beautiful children, Keather and Frank; a sister Elaine; a brother, Fred; and many grandchildren.

She was the daughter of the late Fred and Helen Owens. Her girlfriend, Donna, passed away on April 26th.

Gail’s last wish was to die at home. Bob tried unsuccessfully to make that happen, but it wasn’t meant to be.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 14, 2021, at 11 AM in St. Catherine Laboure Parish, 4000 Derry Street, Harrisburg, with The Rev. Fr. Alfred P. Sceski of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church as celebrant. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Harrisburg.

Trefz & Bowser Funeral Home, Inc, 114 West Main Street, Hummelstown, is handling the arrangements.

Joan Marie Spandra, 63, of Hummelstown, PA passed away at home on May 9th, 2021 surrounded by family.

Joan was born in Chester county, PA and was the daughter of Rosemary & Leo O’Brien. She graduated from Downingtown High School and attended Mansfield University. She worked at PA Association of Realtors, was then a homemaker, and finally retired from Derry Township School District as a food service worker.

Joan loved going to HersheyPark and riding the roller coasters. She loved vacationing in Ocean City, NJ, and Disney World. Some of her favorite hobbies were cooking and baking. She most loved spending time with her beloved husband Joe, and the rest of her family. She was a deeply religious, selfless person who always cared for the needs of others.   
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Joan is survived by Joe, her husband of 35 years, daughters Kelly Koman (Andrew) and Katelyn Fisher (Eric), granddaughter Hannah, mother Rosemary O’Brien, sister Trish Mostyn, brother Kevin O’Brien, and six nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Leo O’Brien.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 14th at 12:00 noon at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Ave, Hershey, PA 17033. Visitation will be held at the church from 11am until time of mass. Burial will be held immediately following the Mass at the Hershey Cemetery. Joan fought metastatic breast cancer for 10 years. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to METAvivor, https://www.metavivor.org/