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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.

Peter Marcucci (1931-2022)

7/26/2022

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​Pete Marcucci, 91 of Hershey passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022 in the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center with his family by his side. Pete was born in Palermo, Italy on February 16, 1931, son of the late Guilio and Matilda Marcucci. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his Wife, Elsie (Carlucetti) Marcucci, two sisters, Olga Sechrist and Alba (Wallace) DeAngelis, and grandson, Matthew Pritchett.

Pete is survived by his daughter, Judy (Marcucci) Pritchett, wife of Kyle Pritchett, and a son, John Marcucci, husband of Gina Marcucci, four grandchildren, Krystin, wife of Emneko Sweeney, Gordon, Lewis, and Carmen, Five great-grandchildren, Taylor, Marcus, Cameron, Cosette, and Charles, and many extended family and friends.

Pete was an exceptional loving and dedicated husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He adored his family. He was an avid tennis and golf enthusiast, and loved the Yankees and Notre Dame. One of his greatest joys was attending his great-grandsons’ Hershey Basketball and Football games. He was their loyal fan. Pete also loved spending time with his faithful companion, his dog Harley.

Pete retired from The Hershey Company (formerly Hershey Foods) where he worked in the Millwright Dept. He then went to work for Hershey’s Chocolate World as their Maintenance Supervisor, and was instrumental in the development of the building and tour ride. After retirement he enjoyed working with his son at Chocolate Covers, LTD.

Pete was a Korean War Veteran, and served in the United States Navy in 1952, and the United States Army from 1952-1954. He married the love of his life in 1954.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, July 28 at 11:00 a.m. in the St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 W. Areba Ave., Hershey. Visitation will be from10:00-11:00 prior to Mass at the Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Humanity Gifts Registry, which benefits Pennsylvania Medical Education and Research Programs, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Humanity Gifts Registry,P.O. Box 835, Philadelphia PA 19105-0835. Interment with Military Honors will be private at the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, PA.
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Margaret Orlosky (1927-2022)

7/26/2022

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Margaret M. Orlosky, 94, of Hershey, formerly of Fryburg, PA, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2022, surrounded by her children. She was born December 16, 1927, in Windber, PA, daughter of the late Anna (Leasock) and John Dudra. Margaret was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church and their Areba Club. She also had enjoyed volunteering with the Hershey Medical Center. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Orlosky and granddaughter, Jessica. Margaret is survived by her son, Ron (Carol) Orlosky; daughters, Carol (Al) Fricke and Joy (John) McManus; grandchildren, Dan (Nicole) Orlosky, Kevin (Andrea) Orlosky, Monica Fricke, Alexis Orlosky, Ryan McManus, Valerie Orlosky, Kyle McManus and four great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at 11AM in St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Ave., Hershey. The family will begin receiving guests at 10AM. Interment will follow in the Hershey Cemetery. Memorial contributions be made to: The William S. Bowman Trust for the beautification of Hershey, www.bowman trust.org Hoover Funeral Homes & Crematory of Hershey is handling the arrangements
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Terrance Weir (1950-2022)

7/18/2022

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​Born in Hershey on November 16, 1950 and entered into eternal rest on July 13, 2022, Terry was one of identical twins born to the late Albert and Rosalba (Borroni) Weir. Terry graduated from Hershey High School and received his B.S. in Biology from Gettysburg College, and was in the first class to attend the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical School. Terry was an outstanding swimmer as were his brothers. He loved the environment, enjoyed travel and was an excellent photographer. Working as a landscaper he also found time to volunteer at the Hershey Gardens, the Recycling Center and the Memorial Tree Program. At his home he had two fig trees. Terry showed great generosity in giving away many saplings resulting in countless numbers of his trees growing throughout the area. Terry is survived by; sisters, Stephanie R. Sopcak and Denise Pettit; and brothers, Matthew A. Weir and Kevin Weir. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by twin brother, Greg and sister, Michelle Weir. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at 11AM in St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Ave., Hershey. The family will begin receiving guests at 10:30AM. Interment at the Hershey Cemetery will follow the mass. Memorial contributions may be made to the Manada Conservancy, 113 East Main Street, Hummelstown, PA 17036.
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June Novatnak (1931-2022)

7/18/2022

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​June Novatnak, 91, of Hershey, formerly of Beaver Meadows, PA, passed away on July 11, 2022. She was born June 4, 1931, in Coxeville, PA, daughter of the late John Salko and Mary (Berish) Salko. June had owned June's Beauty Salon and later worked at Doctor's Choice Rehabilitation Clinic in Pottsville. She was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Hershey. Among June's many qualities and talents was her great love and compassion for her family, friends, and church. June is survived by; daughter, Donna Nooney, grandson Shane Nooney; daughter-in-law Patricia Novatnak; grandchildren, Aleksandr (Lindsay) Novatnak, great-grandson Baylen Novatnak, Katrina (Ryan) Greenawalt; great-grandchildren, Wyatt and Reese Greenawalt and many beloved nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, George "Corky" Novatnak; and son, Dr. David G. Novatnak; son-in-law Francis J. Nooney; siblings Elmer Salko and John Salko Jr. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, July 22 at 10:30 AM, in the St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Ave., Hershey, PA 17033. Graveside services will follow in the Calvary Cemetery Chapel in Drums, PA, at 1:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions be made to Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Hershey or the American Heart Association.
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Mary Butch (1947-2022)

7/18/2022

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Mary J. Butch, 74, of Hershey, recently passed away in her home. She was born in Hershey on October 13, 1947, the daughter of the late Joseph P Butch Sr. and Effie Croci Butch. She was also preceded in death by her three brothers, James Butch, William Butch and Joseph Butch Jr.

Mary was a graduate of Lebanon Catholic High School and the former Harrisburg School of Nursing. She had been employed by the Commonwealth of PA, the former Elizabethtown Crippled Children’s Hospital, and in the office at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. She was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Hershey, and long-time Hershey Bears Season Ticket Holder. Mary enjoyed spending time with her nieces and nephews, reading, gardening, and going to the beach.
She is survived by her sister in laws, Jean Butch, Jennifer Butch and Betty Butch; six nephews; Andrew, Anthony, James Jr., Joseph, Nicholas, and Ryan Butch; three nieces, Elizabeth Ryglicki, Stephanie Johnson, and Susan Forsyth; numerous great nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:00am on Wednesday July 20, 2022, at the St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Hershey. Visitation will begin at 10:00am in the church. Interment will be private at the Hershey Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to, Heart of the Parish, 305 W. Areba Avenue, Hershey, Pa 17033. Please share condolences at www.hooverfuneralhome.com

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Thomas Bianchini (1953-2022)

7/8/2022

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​Thomas G. Bianchini, 69, of Hershey, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2022, surrounded by his family, at the Masonic Health Care Center in Elizabethtown. He was born March 9, 1953, in Harrisburg, son of the late Alvaro and Mary (Verroca) Bianchini. Thomas was a graduate of St. Francis University and had worked and retired from The Hershey Company. He was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Thomas is survived by; sister, Sandra Bianchini; brother, William Bianchini; sister, Carol (Matthew) Hoover; and nephew, Luke Hoover. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, July 11, 2022, at 11AM in the St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Ave., Hershey. There will be no viewing or visitation. Interment will be in the Hershey Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions be made to either: Alzheimer's Association 2595 Interstate Drive, Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110 or St. Joan of Arc Memorial Fund 359 W. Areba Ave., Hershey, PA 17033. Hoover Funeral Homes & Crematory of Hershey is handling the arrangements. 
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Margaret Beatty (1945-2022)

7/8/2022

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​Margaret J. Beatty, 76, of Harrisburg passed away on July 3, 2022 in the Capital Rehabilitation and Health Center.

She was born September 28, 1945 in Bay Shore, New York, the daughter of the late Christian and Margaret (Hartigan) Wolf.

She earned her Bachelors Degree from SUNY Oneonta and her Masters Degree from Hofstra University. She had been a self employed piano teacher for many years.

Margaret was the widow of John J. Beatty and is survived by her children, Christian Beatty of East Northport, NY and his wife Maile; Aron Beatty of Hershey, PA and his wife Diana; and Jeanine Beatty-Chadha of Hershey, PA and her husband Devesh. She is also survived by her five grandchildren.

A private memorial mass was held at St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church in Hershey. Interment will be private in Hershey Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association 2595 Interstate Drive, Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110 .
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Clement Fure (1935-2022)

7/8/2022

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Clement P. Fure, Jr., 86, of Hershey, died Friday, July 1, 2022 in Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.
He was a graduate of Steelton High School Class of 1953 and studied Social Studies at the University of Oklahoma. Clement served 6 years in the U.S. Army Reserves and retired from the US Government USASAC, where he worked as a Systems Analyst Supervisor for the New Cumberland Army Depot for 33 years. He also served as a substitute houseparent for the Milton Hershey School.
Clement was a member of St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church, Hershey, where he served as a Eucharistic Minister and was active in Cursillo Prison Ministry. Clem received a Heart Transplant in 1996 and served as a counselor for new Heart Transplant Recipients. Clem volunteered with young adults as a sponsor to Milton Hershey Students and was a Scout Master of St. Ann's Troop 104.
He was a member of the Steelton Italian Club and Hershey Italian Lodge. Clem loved playing bocce, was a member of the HIL Bocce League and a Pennsylvania Senior Olympics Bocce State Champion. Clem loved spending time with his family and friends, especially at the family cabin. He enjoyed dancing, music, fishing, playing cards, telling stories and most of all laughing together.
Clem was preceded in death by his parents, Clement, Sr., & Mabel Fure, his son, Anthony and his brother, Clarence. He is survived by his daughter, Doreen Fure-Fahringer, Hummelstown; son, Michael Fure (Denise) Hummelstown; 4 grandchildren, Andrew and Kelly Fahringer and Emma & Michael Fure; 3 brothers, Donald Fure (Caroline) Robert Fure (Cindy) & Michael Fure; two sisters, Carol Zimmerman (Lester) & Theresa Schlodynske; one sister-in-law, Josephine Fure; and the mother of his children, Julia Fure.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated, Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 11:30 am in St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church, 359 W. Areba Ave., Hershey, with Rev. Al Sceski, Pastor, Celebrant. Burial at the conclusion of Mass will be in Hershey Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Saturday from 10:30 am - 11:30 am in the church. Arrangements by Wiedeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., Oberlin.
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