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  • Education
    • Lenten Reflections - Deacon Joe
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Eternal Life

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.

Maria Ibanez (1942-2022)

5/27/2022

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Maria Teresa Ibanez, 80, of Palmyra, passed away on May 24, 2022 at home surrounded by her family. She was born January 2, 1942, in Monteria, Colombia, daughter of the late Elis and Candelaria Gonzalez. She had worked as a Nurse's Aid for the Middletown Home and was an active member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church as well as a volunteer at the Hershey Public Library and Palmyra Food Bank. Maria is survived by her husband, Evaristo Ibanez; daughters, Angela P. Reigel (Chad) and Luz "Lucy" Elena Hamilton (Chris); grandchildren, Delaney Elizabeth Reigel, Chandler Michael Reigel and Keenan Michael (Madeline) Reigel, Liam Robert Hamilton, Luke Christopher Hamilton and Lance Matthew Hamilton and cousin, Alba Delgado. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at 11AM in St. Joan of Arc Church, 359 West Areba Ave., Hershey. The family will begin receiving guests at 10:30AM. Interment will be in the Hershey Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions be made to: American Cancer Society, PO Box 862, Pittsburgh, PA 15106. Hoover Funeral Home of Hershey is handling the arrangements. Send condolences at www.hooverfuneralhome.com www.pennlive.com/obits
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John Albanese (1931-2022)

5/16/2022

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John L. Albanese, 90, of Hershey, passed away on May 11, 2022. John was born in Steelton on August 21, 1931; the son of the late John Albaneze and Anna Plut Albaneze. John was married to his loving wife, Annarose Gustin Albanese, for 47 years prior to her passing in April 2005. John retired as a network manager with the 7th Signal Command Communications Division with the Department of Defense at Fort Ritchie, MD and was also employed at the former Olmstead Air Force Base. For nearly 20 years John drove the 140-mile round trip between his home in Hershey and Fort Ritchie, MD. John also worked for CACI and as a contractor for the Hershey Company. John was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran, serving with the 101st Airborne Division, the "Screaming Eagles," seeing significant front line combat activity and received numerous commendations for valor. John was a graduate of Harrisburg Catholic "Class of 1949" and the former Hershey Junior College. In grade school John was a campanologist "bell ringer" for the former St. Peter's Parish across the street in Steelton, dutifully ringing the church bells every day at 7am and 6pm. He was an avid Penn State Football fan, followed football and basketball, and was an admirer and visitor to many U.S. National Parks. John was a key contributor on the St. Peter's Parish Basketball team which won a regional championship in Jersey City, NJ. As a do-it-all craftsman, John personally built his home and regularly applied his talents assisting friends and family with repairs and upgrades. John is survived by his children: daughter Therese Bretz (Jim) of suburban Harrisburg; sons John (Robin) of Lafayette Hill, PA and Salida, CO, Robert of Hershey, whom he lived with, and David (Melissa) of Pasadena, MD. Grandchildren Stuart Bretz (Krista), Gregory Bretz, Benjamin Bretz, Marielle Albanese Czabaranek (Stephen), Michaela Albanese, Kaitlyn Albanese, and John Albanese. Great granddaughter Sloane Bretz. Sisters Helen Donato and Bernadette Jones and Brother-in- Law Robert Gustin. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Monday, May 16, 2022, in St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Avenue in Hershey with Rev. Alfred Sceski, Pastor, Celebrant. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery at the conclusion of Mass. A viewing will be held on Monday, May 16, from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM in Wiedeman Funeral Home, 357 South Harrisburg Street, Oberlin, Steelton, PA 17113. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033. www.pennlive.com/obits
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Helen Koslosky (1932-2022)

5/11/2022

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Helen A. Koslosky, 89, of Hershey, passed away on May 5, 2022, in Country Meadows of Hershey. She was born September 2, 1932, in Wilkes Barre, daughter of the late George and Sophia (Grochalska) Halka. She had worked as a registered nurse and was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Helen is survived by; son, Robert Koslosky of Alexandria, VA and daughter, Kathryn Koslosky of Narberth, PA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Dr. Francis V. Koslosky, daughter, Theresa McLaughlin, and son, Michael L. Koslosky. A visitation will be held in St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Ave., Hershey on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, beginning at 1:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 1:30 PM. Interment will be in the Hershey Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942. Hoover Funeral Homes of Hershey is handling the arrangements. Send condolences via the online guest book at www.hooverfuneralhome.com. www.pennlive.com/obits
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Patricia A. Hooker (1932-2022)

5/5/2022

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​Patricia A. Hooker, 90, of Traditions of Hershey in Palmyra PA and formerly of Richmond VA, passed away on April 23, 2022. She was born Jan. 24, 1932 in Harrisburg, the daughter of the late Henry and Barbara (Shenk) Hare. Patricia is survived by: daughters Barbara (Mike) Seiders and Carol Prosser; sons Carl and Michael (Tami) Hostetter; step-children Darlene (Charles) Madsen-Martin and Don Hooker; 6 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband James E. Hooker and a grandchild.
A visitation will be held from 11am until Noon followed by a Mass of Christian Burial on Thur. May 5 at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Ave. Hershey. Interment will be at Resurrection Cemetery, Harrisburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Humane Society, 7790 Grayson Road, Harrisburg PA 17111. Share condolences with the family at www.hooverfuneralhome.com




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Rosemary Scott (1940-2022)

5/5/2022

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Rosemary A. Scott, 81,of Hummelstown, passed away on April 23, 2022 in her home with her family by her side. She was born May 11, 1940 in Hummelstown, a daughter of the late Thomas H. McCurdy and the late Laura (DiSantis) Wagner.
Rosemary had been employed as a service manager at Hoffman Ford and Hartman Toyota. In her later years she had been bartending at the Rutherford Amvets and Hummelstown VFW. She was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Hershey, Hershey VFW and the Hershey American Legion Auxillary's.

She is survived by her 4 children, Deborah O'Donnell-White of Maryland, Renee Rumberger of Mechanicsburg, John F (Melissa) Scott of Hershey and Kerrin M (Randy) Lutz of Hummelstown; her companion of 36 years, Donald J. Hopple of Hummelstown, sister, Veronica Miller of Harrisburg, brother, Thomas H. McCurdy, Jr. of FL; 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter and infant great grandson.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 3rd from 10:30am - 11:30am immediately followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in the St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Ave., Hershey. Interment will be in the Hershey Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Central Pennsylvania, 1320 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg PA 17110. Share condolences with the family at www.hooverfuneralhome.com.
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Hershey, PA 17033

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Hershey, PA 17033


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