Bolek Dominick Yascavage, 85 , of Hummelstown, PA passed away peacefully on December 29, 2017. Dom was born in 1932, Shamokin, PA. He graduated from Coal Township High School in 1950. His parents were Nicholas and Victoria (Dansavage) Yascavage. Dom married his sweetheart, Connie Shalongo in 1958. 

As an accomplished US Army sergeant he served in the Korean War. Dom began his career at the Enola Railroad Yards and later worked at the Picatinny Arsenal in New Jersey. In 1970, along with his brother and sister-in-law, Nick and Annie, and his wife Connie, he opened Dom "N" Nicks Tavern, now known as Chicks Tavern of Hummelstown. He went on to be the chef, manager and quarter master of the former Hummelstown VFW Post 1687. Dom worked as a cook at Guido McNeal's, Middletown, and the former Ice House in Palmyra. Most recently he went on to run the kitchens of the Shellsville VFW Post 9639 and Penbrook VFW 1718, were he was also a life member. Also being a life member of the Hummelstown American Legion 265, and of the East End Fire Company of his hometown of Shamokin, and served as the last Dauphin County Commander for the Veterans of Foreign Wars organization. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed polka music and never missed the Lawrence Welk Show. 

Dominick was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Connie and four brothers, Albert, Jack, Nicholas and Daniel Yascavage. He leaves three sons, David and his wife, Cindy (Kauffman) of Annville, and their two children, Kristen of Annville, Adam and his fiance, Alexa of Raleigh, NC, Ronald of Hummelstown, and Dominick and his wife, Pamela (Pellegrini) of Hershey. 

Dom will be remembered as a well respected leader, husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend and most of all for his famous baked chicken and polish cooking. He was famous for his generous portions and was well known for always giving back to the community.

Friends may call on the family, January 5, 2018 at St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Avenue, Hershey, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. for fellowship. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at the church at 11:30 a.m. Inurnment will be at 1:30 p.m. in Fort Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. All are welcome. 

Trefz and Bowser Funeral Home, Inc., 114 West Main Street, Hummelstown, is handling the arrangements. 
The family asks that if you would like to make memorial contributions, please give to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 897, Hershey, PA 17033 or to the Lebanon VA Center, 1700 Lincoln Avenue, Lebanon, PA 17042. 

Source: www.trefzandbowser.com/book-of-memories/3382264/Yascavage-Bolek/obituary.php

Alma R. Hopstetter, 87, of Harrisburg and formerly of Palmyra and Lebanon passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2017 peacefully surrounded by her family.
Born May 20, 1930 in Hegins, she was a daughter of the late Allen J. and Sadie A. (Stutzman) Artz and the widow of Robert G. Hopstetter to whom she was married for 43 years prior to his death in July 1993.

Retired from Everite Knitting Mills, Lebanon, she was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church.  She was a gifted seamstress who took pride in making three wedding gowns for family members, quilts, floppy-eared cross stitch bunnies, hand embroidered pillow cases and one-of-a-kind outfits for her grandchildren.  She also enjoyed playing pinochle.

Surviving are her children George A., husband of Catherine Hopstetter of Conestoga, Janett L., wife of Dennis Peiffer of Palmyra, and Robert A. Hopstetter, fiancé to Sharon Blake of Harrisburg; brother Allen, husband of Kay Artz of Cressona; grandchildren Amy Epps, Jennifer Brandt, Heath Hopstetter, Katie Foreman, Tara Malpica and Christopher Hopstetter; and 17 great-grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Hershey with interment in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.  Viewings 5:00 – 7:00 PM Monday and 9:30 – 10:30 AM Tuesday both at Buse Funeral Home, 145 North Grant Street, Palmyra.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Joan of Arc Outdoor Prayer and Reflection Area Beautification Fund, 359 West Areba Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033.

Source: www.busefuneralhome.com/notices/AlmaR-Hopstetter

Edward R. Klimovsky, 85, of Lebanon, PA passed away Sunday, December 3, 2017. He was the husband of the late Mary Lou (Frazier) Klimovsky. Born in Lebanon, PA on July 13, 1932, Edward was a son of the late John and Julia Klimovsky.

Edward was an airplane mechanic in the United States Air Force. He was then employed as an airplane mechanic at the old Myerstown Airport, Hershey Airport, and Harrisburg Airport. He was also employed at Penn National Race Course in the admission department. After retiring he was employed by Hershey Chocolate World, Royers Flower Shop, and Giant Foods. Edward was a member of St. Joan of Arc Church, Hershey, a former member of St. Benedict the Abbot Church, Lebanon and a graduate of Lebanon Catholic High School. He enjoyed betting the horses, watching sci-fi movies, scratching lottery tickets, and watching the Philadelphia Eagles and the Phillies.

Surviving are his six children, Gregory Klimovsky, Robert Klimovsky, Julieann Newill, Barbara Koropchak, Paula Tomassini, and Andrea Cray; 15 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was the last of his immediate family.

Funeral Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, December 11, 2017 at St. Benedict's Church, 1300 Lehman St., Lebanon, PA 17046. Visitation hours will be held prior to Mass from 10:30-11:30 at the church. Interment will be held privately.

Source: www.thompsonfuneralhomelebanon.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=2043916