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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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Louise Iovino, 89, of Hummelstown, passed away on June 23, 2022 in the Hershey Medical Center. She was born May 24, 1933 in Brooklyn, NY, daughter of the late Anthony and Filomena (DeStio) Iovino. Louise was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church and was an active member of their Prayer Shawl Ministry. Louise is survived by; son, Jim (Chris) Mulvey of Hershey; daughter, Kathy (Tom Goldschmid) Leo of Vermont; son, Brian (Caroline) Mulvey of Jarrell, TX; eight grandchildren and many great grandchildren; and a brother, James Iovino of Ozone Park, NY. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother, Harry Iovino and sister, Johanna Carillo. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at 11AM in the St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Ave., Hershey. The family will begin receiving guests at 10AM. Interment will follow in Grand View Memorial Park in Annville. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions be made to Hershey Food Bank and Community Outreach, Inc. P.O. Box 205, Hershey, PA 17033 (hersheyfoodbank.com). Hoover Funeral Home of Hershey is handling the arrangements. The mass can be live streamed from the church's website and You Tube page.
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Thomas Francis Cusack, 85, of Hershey, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, he later moved to the Hershey area after gaining employment with AMP until retiring in 1998 after almost thirty years of service. Tom is survived by his loving wife Patricia; children, Thomas, William and Trish; as well as his sister, 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren and countless friends. A Mass and Celebration of Life will be held at St. Joan of Arc Church, 359 W. Areba Ave., Hershey, PA on Monday, June 27, 2022, at 11AM. Send condolences and view full obituary at: www.hooverfuneralhome.com. www.pennlive.com/obits
Mary Ann Gaydos, 90, of Hershey, died Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Columbia Cottage, Palmyra.
Born in Ashley, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary Rusnak Gaydos. Mary Ann graduated from Misericordia University with a Bachelor of Science degree in home economics. She taught high schools in Penns Grove, N.J.; Hempstead, Long Island, N.Y.; and Hanover Twp. She received a master's degree and PhD in clothing and textiles from Penn State University and taught clothing and textiles at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania for 25 years. Mary Ann is a former member of several professional organizations and was a member of St. Joan of Arc Church. She had many interests including the Hershey Symphony, Hershey Theatre and dining at several Hershey restaurants. She especially looked forward to the Rusnak reunions at Harveys Lake. Mary Ann is survived by her sisters, Joan Czarnecki, and Tina (Thomas) Lewandowski; nieces, Mary T, Peggy, Mary Jo, Monica and Meghan, and Beth, Debbie and Janet as well as nephews, Lee, Tom, Greg and Gary and Dennis, and their families. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sister, Helen and her husband, Leo; brother, Larry; brother-in-law, Jack Czarneck; nephew, Jerry Wojnar; and great-nephews, Andrew Donnald and Ryan Miskell. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Joan of Arc Church, 359 W. Areba Ave., Hershey. The family will begin receiving guests at 10:30 a.m. Private interment will take place in St. Mary's Cemetery in Wilkes-Barre. The family prefers in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Mary Ann's name to either: Sisters of Ss. Cyril and Methodius, 1002 Railroad St., Danville, PA 17821, www.sscm.org; or Slovak Heritage Society of NEPA, P.O. Box 5004, Station "A," Wilkes-Barre, PA 18710-5004, www.shsnepa.org. Arrangements are under the care of Hoover Funeral Home of Hershey. Send condolences at www.HooverFuneralHome.com. Scott Joseph Newkam, 71, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 28, 2022.
He was born December 16, 1950, in Lancaster, son of the late Charles Robert and Gloria Ann (Caracciolo) Newkam. His parents raised Scott, his sister Charm and brother Keith in a home that instilled a strong work ethic and desire to serve others. Scott attended Valley Forge Military Academy, and was a graduate of Trinity High School, Mount Saint Mary's College, and Amos Tuck School of Dartmouth College. Mr. Newkam retired from Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company in 2006, where he served as President and CEO. During his 25-year career at Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, Scott was a servant leader, always ensuring the mission of HE&R supported the financial stability, growth and development of Hershey, PA as a destination for all to enjoy. He cared deeply for each employee and that was demonstrated through his genuine interactions. His passion to support the mission of Milton and Catherine Hershey was the foundation of his vision while working at Hershey Entertainment and Resorts. After retirement, Scott continued his professional career, most recently serving on the boards of High Companies, Millers Mutual Group, and Mount Saint Mary's University. His passion for giving back to organizations that were important to him and his family are evident through the boards he served on in past years, including: BB&T Advisory Board; Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc.; Community Banks, Inc.; Dauphin Deposit & Trust Company Advisory Board; Team Pennsylvania (Co-Chairman); Pennsylvania Chamber of Business & Industry; Modern Transit Partnership; Capital Region Economic Development Corporation; AACA Antique Auto Museum; Elegance at Hershey; The Nativity School of Harrisburg; Harrisburg Area YMCA; American Cancer Society Pennsylvania Division; and Central Pennsylvania Multiple Sclerosis Society. As Scott slowed down in his professional life, he focused on the things he valued most; spending time with his family and friends, traveling with his loving wife, hunting with family and friends and his passion for classic cars. Scott is survived by his wife, Susan Joy (Knisley) Newkam; son, Justin Charles Newkam and his wife, Danielle Budash Newkam; daughter, Tara Newkam Valoczki and her husband, Stephen Tyler Valoczki; grandchildren, Tucker Stephen Valoczki, Taylor Anne Valoczki, Nicholas Scott Newkam and Taryn Newkam Valoczki; his sister Charmaine Morrissey, her husband Kevin and son Keith; and his brother Keith, his wife Eli and twins Jennifer and Kyle. A memorial mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at 3:00 PM in the St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Ave. in Hershey. There will be no visitation prior to the mass. The family will host a reception immediately following at the Hershey Country Club Picard Pavilion. The family specifically request no flowers, but rather memorial contributions be made to: Cocoa Packs, P.O. Box 613 , Hershey, PA 17033. Cocoa Packs represents the exact mission and values that Scott lived his life by, providing and serving others. Donations are directly used to provide packs to children filled with a variety of nutritious breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack items as well as additional services that enhance a child's overall well-being. |
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