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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 Phyllis Jean Adams Hoy was entered into eternal rest on July 7, 2017 in her 86th year, surrounded by her family. Phyllis was a resident of Hershey, PA having lived in Ellwood City, PA for many years.
Phyllis was born in Johnstown PA on May 22, 1931, the daughter of Emma and Walter Adams. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Dr. James M. Hoy, four children, J.Michael, (Carol Kirtley), Carolyn, Roberta, and Gregory; eight grandchildren: Dustin Schnee (Catherine), Michael Aaron Hoy, Elysia Hoy Patterson (Dave), Winston Hoy, (Liza), Robert Hoy, William Greider III (Alexandra), Devon Greider, Adam Greider, and six great-grandchildren. Phyllis loved her family deeply and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and watching them play sports. She was an accomplished and prolific artist, and enjoyed gardening. Phyllis enjoyed reading, politics, playing cards and games, and spending time in Ocean City NJ with the family. She will be best remembered for her loving care of all she knew and her great sense of humor. A memorial mass will be held at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Hershey, PA on July 31st at 11:00AM. Family will receive visitors at 10:00AM. Arrangements by Cremation Society of Pennsylvania, Inc. Source: http://obits.pennlive.com/obituaries/pennlive/obituary-print.aspx?n=phyllis-jean-hoy-adams&pid=186064376
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 William E. O'Brien, 80, of Hershey, passed away on July 1, 2017 in the Masonic Healthcare Center in Elizabethtown.
Born December 25, 1936 in Oceola Mills, PA, he was the son of the late Raymond and Lois O'Brien. Mr. O'Brien was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War. William received his B.S. in Pharmacy from Duquesne and his Masters from Ohio State. He retired from the Hershey Medical Center after 30 years, as the Director of Pharmacy and Facilities Management. Memberships include: St. Joan of Arc Church in Hershey; Ecumenical Minister; Parish Council; Hershey Rotary Club; was a "Cuddler" in the Neo Natal Unit at the Hershey Medical Center; and after retirement, served on the Institutional Review Board at the Hershey Medical Center. William is survived by; wife, Eloise J. O'Brien; 3 daughters, Kathleen R. (Jonathan) Meyer of Lebanon; Elizabeth A. (Forest) Susemiehl of Milwaukie, OR; Jennifer L. (William) Horrocks of Media, PA; 1 son, William T. (Michelle) O.Brien of Hershey; 7 grandchildren, Kelsey & Emma O'Brien; Will & Nicole Horrocks; MacCauley Meyer; Chelsea & Etta Susemiehl; 3 brothers, Raymond V. O'Brien of Phillipsburg, PA; James P. O'Brien of Altoona, PA; John L. O'Brien of Palmyra, PA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Jean Herr. A visitation will be held Wednesday, July 5, 2017, from 10AM - 11AM, in the Hoover Funeral Homes & Crematory, Route 422 & Lucy Ave., Hershey; followed by Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 11:30 AM in St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Ave., Hershey. Interment will be in the Hershey Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions be made to: Heart of the Parish Fund, c/o St. Joan of Arc Church 359 W. Areba Ave., Hershey, PA 17033. Source: http://obits.pennlive.com/obituaries/pennlive/obituary.aspx?n=william-e-obrien&pid=185972266&fhid=28162 |
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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: office@stjoanhershey.org |
St. Joan of Arc School
1525 Sand Hill Rd Hummelstown, PA 17036 Phone: 717.533.2854 Website: school.stjoanhershey.org |
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