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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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 Geraldine J. Diggins, 75, of Hershey, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2016 at Select Specialty Hospital in Harrisburg. She was born on September 25, 1940 in Hazleton PA, the daughter of the late Anthony and Lena (Plesh) Veet.
Mrs. Diggins was a 1958 graduate of Hazelton High School and former employee of Olmsted Air Force Base in Middletown, PA. She was a life member of St. Joan of Arc Church in Hershey. Geraldine was administrative director of the Hershey Racquet Club, where she enjoyed her love of tennis with her son Bernard; and organized, conducted and participated in USTA regional tournaments. She was active in the Mohler Senior Center, where she enjoyed line dancing, creative artwork and participating in the Red Hat Club. Geraldine is survived by: husband, Francis E. Diggins; son Bernard J. Diggins and his wife Kristin; grandchildren, Ashley, Alexander, and Victoria; sister, Angela Dragonette and husband Carl; sister Bernadette Koval; and many nieces & nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at 11AM in St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 W. Areba Ave., Hershey. Interment will follow in the Hershey Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lupus Foundation, 218 W. Governor Rd., Hershey, PA 17033 or www.lupuspa.org Source: http://obits.pennlive.com/obituaries/pennlive/obituary.aspx?n=geraldine-j-diggins&pid=181159239
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Ruby R. Stinson, 75 of Lakeland, FL, and formerly of Hershey, PA, passed away on August 22, 2016 at the Hershey Medical Center, surrounded by her family. Born September 16, 1940 in Urbana, OH, she was the daughter of the late Riley and Betty (Barger) Roush.
Surviving are husband, William S. Stinson, Jr. of Lakeland, FL; a son, two daughters, their spouses, and three grandchildren: William III, Elizabeth (Mello), Audrey, Drew, and Miriam Stinson of Hershey; Christine (Stinson) and Simon Hanstad of Pittsburgh, and Mary Stinson of Lakeland, FL. She is also survived by two brothers and two sisters and spouses: James and Loretta Roush of Indianapolis, IN; Tom and Sue Roush of St.Paris, OH; Susie (Roush) Delewese of Powell, OH; Kimberly (Roush) and James Steiner of Springfield, OH. She was a graduate of Graham High School and The Ohio State University. She taught English and mathematics, in the Canal Winchester, OH; Upper Arlington, OH; and Nyack, NY school districts. She tutored in the Cherry Hill, NJ and Derry Township school districts, volunteered as a museum docent at the Hershey Museum and Polk County Art Museum, and was past president of the Hershey Area League of Women Voters. A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 26, 2016 at 4:30pm in the Hoover Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., Hershey. Visitation will be from 3:30pm until time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Central PA Chapter, 2405 Park Drive, Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110 Source: http://obits.pennlive.com/obituaries/pennlive/obituary.aspx?n=ruby-r-stinson&pid=181181560&fhid=28162 Emerick S. O'Lear, 85, of Traditions of Hershey and formerly of McAdoo until 1991, died Friday, August 19, 2016 at the Masonic Village, Elizabethtown.
Born June 24, 1931 in McAdoo, he was a son of the late Joseph and Anna (Olenick) O'Lear and the widower of Catherine (Ferry) O'Lear who died in 1996. He was also preceded in death by siblings Cecelia, Joseph, Stephen, John, and Adam. Rick was a 1949 graduate of McAdoo High School and Air Force veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. Along with his mother and brother, he owned O'Lears Catering in McAdoo and later was the owner of Scraffords Inn in Hometown. He was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Surviving are his children Cornelia, wife of Jeff Tyler of Lebanon, Cecelia, wife of Mark Baldwin of Hummelstown, Emerick J. O'Lear and partner Larry Lynch of Tamaqua, and John, husband of Jean O'Lear of McAdoo; sister Betty Ann Pavelko of Harrisburg; seven grandchildren; and two great grandsons. He loved his family and loved reunions with his extended family, where he served as the patriarch. He will be fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews who always looked forward to seeing their Uncle Emerick. He was affectionately known as Gramps to many others who knew him. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at his church, 359 West Areba Avenue, Hershey. Interment at 4:00 PM Wednesday in Saint Patrick's Cemetery, McAdoo. Viewings 6:00 - 8:00 PM Tuesday and 10:00 - 10:30 AM Wednesday both at Buse Funeral Home, 2 East Main Street, Hummelstown. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Masonic Village or Masonic Village Hospice. Both can be mailed to 1 Masonic Drive, Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Source: http://obits.pennlive.com/obituaries/pennlive/obituary.aspx?n=emerick-s-olear&pid=181132014&fhid=18529  Gino J. Schiavoni, 94, of Hershey, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 in his home. Born June 2, 1922 in Hershey, he was a son of the late Giosue and Agnese (Camacci) Schiavoni.
Gino was a World War II Army Veteran having been a tank driver in the 9th Armored Division where he fought in the Battle of the Bulge. He was a retired employee of Hershey Foods, member of St. Joan of Arc Church and Hershey VFW Post #3502, where he enjoyed coffee and gossip with his buddies every morning. He was an avid golfer, hunter and fisherman. Surviving is his daughter, Sandra Lee English and husband, Joseph of Hershey; sisters, Adeline Lalli and Sylvia Luttrell both of Hershey; grandchildren, Christopher Schiavoni, Erin (English) Palermo, Jordan English and Jonathan English; great-granddaughter, Gianna Palermo; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anne (Tacca) Schiavoni; son, Joseph Schiavoni; brothers, Mario, Victor and Evo Schiavoni. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 18th at 11:00AM in the Hoover Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. of Hershey. Visitation will be from 10:00AM until time of service. Interment with military honors will be in the Hershey Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Ave. Hershey, PA 17033. Source: http://obits.pennlive.com/obituaries/pennlive/obituary.aspx?n=gino-j-schiavoni&pid=181072279&fhid=28162 Hans Gangl, 87, of Hershey, passed away on August 5, 2016 after a lengthy illness.
He was born May 6, 1929 in Harth, Austria, son of the late Franz and Maria (Mortinger) Gangl. Hans left home at age 14 to apprentice at the Hotel Sacher, Vienna, Austria. Upon completion of his apprenticeship, Hans went on to work at some of the finest hotels and resorts throughout Europe and North America. He settled in Hershey in 1965 where he served as maître d at the Hotel Hershey for 25 years. He was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church where he served as an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist and was a member of the Knights of Columbus of Hershey. Hans is survived by his wife of 53 years, Eugenie A. Gangl of Hershey; son, Mark C. Gangl, wife, Caroline, and daughters Mari and Megan of Lancaster; son, Thomas A. Gangl, wife, Patty, and daughters Katlyn and Courtney of Bel Air, MD; son, Martin J. Gangl and wife, Amy, of Mount Joy; brother, Franz Gangl; and 2 nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Karl Gangl. A visitation will be held Friday, August 12, 2016, 9:30 am - 10:30 am, in the Hoover Funeral Homes & Crematory, of Hershey. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, August 12, 2016 at 11 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 Hospice of Central PA, 1320 Linglestown Rd, Harrisburg, PA, 17110 or on the web at hospiceofcentralpa.org/make-a-gift.php or to St. Joan of Arc's Heart of the Parish. Source link: http://obits.pennlive.com/obituaries/pennlive/obituary-print.aspx?n=hans-gangl&pid=181003649 |
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