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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  Charles W. Staudenmeier, Jr., 94, of Hershey, formerly of Ashland, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2019 at Bethany Village in Mechanicsburg. He was born August 26, 1925 in Ashland, son of the late Charles and Sara (Daley) Staudenmeier. Charles was a graduate of Penn State University and Dickinson School of Law and had worked for Nationwide Insurance. Mr. Staudenmeier was a WWII Army veteran and both a Bronze Star and Purple Heart recipient. He was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church and was a former Derry Township Supervisor. He enjoyed many summers at Elm Lodge in Ontario, CA with his wife Shirley. Charles is survived by; daughter, Katherine L. (Rudy) Wellnitz of Kennett Square; son, Raymond W. (Darlene) Staudenmeier of Wilkes-Barre; daughter, Ann M. (Tom) Charles of Mechanicsburg; grandchildren, Marilyn, Katelyn and Daniel Wellnitz, Taillon and Teagan Staudenmeier; Rena, Owen and Joseph Charles; sister, Margaret Whalen, and many loving nieces and nephews and extended family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Shirley M. (Taillon) Staudenmeier; son, Charles J. Staudenmeier and siblings, James Staudenmeier and Sally Margraf.
A visitation will be held Friday, November 29, 2019, 9:30 - 10:30 AM in the Hoover Funeral Homes & Crematory of Hershey. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 AM in the St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Ave., Hershey. Interment with military honors will be in the Hershey Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions be made to St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 W. Areba Ave,. Hershey, PA 17033. Send condolences via the online guest book at www.hooverfuneralhome.com www.pennlive.com/obits
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  Ronald O. Gramigni, 84, of Hershey, passed away on November 12, 2019 at home after a lengthy illness. He was born October 26, 1935 in Hershey, son of the late Thomas and Lena (Nardi) Gramigni. Ron graduated from Hershey High School and was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He retired as a Lieutenant from the Derry Township Police Department where he instituted the K-9 Unit in 1980. After his retirement from the force, he worked for the Dauphin County Sheriff's Dept. and the Hershey Motor Lodge. He was also an avid deer hunter. His memberships include: St. Joan of Arc Church in Hershey; FOP; and the Hershey Italian Lodge. Ron is survived by his wife, Elide (Cataldi) Gramigni; 2 sons, Ronald T. (Donna) Gramigni, and Thomas Gramigni; daughter, Noreen (Douglas) Jones; sister, Dolores (Sal) Paglia; and niece, Monica Paglia.
The family will begin receiving guests on Friday, November 15, 2019 at 10AM with funeral service beginning at 11:30 AM in the Hoover Funeral Homes & Crematory in Hershey. Interment with military honors will follow in the Hershey Cemetery. Send condolences via the online guest book at www.hooverfuneralhome.com www.pennlive.com/obits   Mary V. Bianchini, 92 of Hershey, passed away on November 10, 2019 in the Masonic Healthcare Center, Elizabethtown. She was born March 28, 1927 in Steelton, a daughter of the late Giuseppe and Teresa (Costanzo) Verroca. Mary was the widow of Alvaro A. Bianchini and is survived by her 4 children, Sandra Bianchini and William Bianchini both of Hershey, Thomas Bianchini a resident of the Masonic Village, Carol, wife of Matthew Hoover of Hummelstown and grandson Luke Hoover. Also surviving is her sister Frances Verroca.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 13th at 11am in the St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Ave., Hershey. Interment will follow in the Hershey Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 2595 Interstate Drive, Suite 100, Harrisburg PA 17110 or St Joan of Arc Church. Share condolences at www.hooverfuneralhome.com www.pennlive.com/obits   Duane Anton Ryan, 65, of Hershey, PA, passed away on October 28, 2019 in the Hershey Medical Center surrounded by loving family. He was born November 2, 1953 in Waynesburg, PA, son of the late Tamer and Elizabeth (Katschinsky) Ryan. Duane was a 1971 graduate of Mapletown High School and California University of Pennsylvania. He retired from Hilti, where he was a tool repair manager for over 20 years and later worked for AHEDD as an Employment Specialist in the Harrisburg Field Office. Mr. Ryan was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Hershey where he would volunteer as a money counter and at the church's summer festival. He also volunteered for many years at the Hershey Medical Center. Mr. Ryan blessed the time he spent traveling the United States and Europe with his wife Angie, as well as a love of history, especially the Civil War and trips to Gettysburg. He enjoyed walking and hiking and was a well known dog lover, always having biscuit treats in his pockets. Duane is survived by his wife, Angela (Udovich) Ryan; a brother, Sean Ryan, and his wife, Twyla; a nephew and godson, Andrew Ryan and other nieces and nephews, Terra DeAlmeida, Summer White, Juliet Ryan, Ramona Harris-Hamilton and Damein Harris. He was preceded in death by his sister, Sharon Ryan-Coil.
A prayer service will begin at 5:30 P.M. on Thursday, October 31, 2019 followed by a visitation concluding at 8:00 P.M. in the Hoover Funeral Home & Crematory, 88 Lucy Ave., Hershey. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, November 1st in St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 W. Areba Ave., Hershey. There will be an additional visitation at Yoskovich Funeral Home, 300 South Vine Street, Carmichaels, PA, on Saturday, November 2nd from 10:30 until 11:30A.M. followed by the interment of his cremains in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Crucible, PA. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions be made to either Heart of the Parish Fund, c/o St. Joan of Arc Church, 359 W. Areba Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033 or to the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary at www.bestfriends.org/sanctuary. Hoover Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., of Hershey is handling the arrangements. Send condolences via the online guest book at www.hooverfuneralhome.com www.pennlive.com/obits   Albert "Pete" A. Bowman, 79, of Hershey, passed away on November 3, 2019 at home after a lengthy illness.
He was born October 6, 1940 in Harrisburg, son of the late Albert and Margaret (Stine) Bowman. Pete was a 1958 graduate of John Harris High School and a U.S. Army Veteran during the Vietnam War. He retired from PP&L after 44 years. After retirement, he enjoyed volunteering with the Derry Township People Mover. He also enjoyed working part-time with the Hoover Funeral Homes. Mr. Bowman was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Hershey and the Hershey American Legion. He was also the Dauphin County Judge of Elections for many years. Pete loved baseball; he coached many different teams in the area for many years and then was a PIAA Umpire for 50 years and was inducted into the Central Penn Hall of Fame for his service to area baseball. Albert is survived by; wife, Regina (Susi) Bowman; son- Keith (Deb) Bowman; daughters, Kimberly Bowman and Karie (David) Martin; grandchildren, Kyle & Derek Bowman and Morgan Martin; step-children, Mario (Amy); Andy and Matt Shaffer; step-granddaughters, Mary Claire & Melanie Shaffer; sisters, Shirley Bowman & Nancy Goodman; brothers, Jim & Marty Bowman; and many nieces & nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Henry. Recitation of the Rosary will begin at 2:30PM on Thursday, November 7, followed by a viewing from 3-5 PM, in the Hoover Funeral Home in Hershey. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, November 8th at 11AM in the St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Ave., Hershey. Private interment will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions be made to either: St. Joan of Arc School, 329 W. Areba Ave. Hershey, PA 17033 (make a contribution below) or Compassionate Care Hospice, 1531 Cedar Cliff Dr., Suite 100, Camp Hill, PA 17011. Hoover Funeral Home & Crematory of Hershey is handling the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Thursday, November 07, 2019 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Hoover Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. of Hershey 88 Lucy Ave. Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033 Rosary beginning at 2:30 Mass of Christian Burial Friday, November 08, 2019 11:00 AM St. Joan of Arc Church 359 West Areba Avenue Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033   Carl Oliver Robinson, 67, of Hershey, passed away on October 31, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born September 19, 1952 in Kingston, Jamaica, son of the late Roy and Melvina (Bogle) Robinson. Carl worked with sales and delivery for the Stroehmann Bread Company for almost 30 years, prior to that he worked for Wonder Bread for 10 years. He spent almost 30 years as a member of the Derry Township community and he and his family are faithful members of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Hershey. Carl is survived by; wife, Karene Andrea (Palmer) Robinson; children, Vaughn, Camal (Natasha), Cameron, Caron, Caiden and Colette Robinson; grandchildren, Kaiya, Olivia and Liana Robinson; brother, Mervin Robinson; sisters, Delrose, Doreen, Karleen, Jeanette and Christine; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Desmond Bogle. Recitation of the Rosary will be in the Hoover Funeral Homes & Crematory, Route 422 & Lucy Avenue in Hershey, beginning at 4:30PM on Friday, November 8; followed by a viewing until 7:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, November 9, at 11:00 am in St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Avenue in Hershey. Interment will follow in the Hershey Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions be made to either: Hospice of Central PA, 1320 Linglestown Rd., Harrisburg, PA 17110 or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 897, Hershey, PA 17033. SERVICES Visitation Friday, November 08, 2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Hoover Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. of Hershey 88 Lucy Ave, Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033 (Rosary will begin at 4:30PM) Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, November 09, 2019 11:00 AM St. Joan of Arc Church 359 West Areba Avenue Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033 |
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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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