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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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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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James J. Traynor passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021, at age 79. Jim was born on June 12, 1942. He was born in Philadelphia PA, attended Monsignor Bonner High School and Villanova University. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Joseph and Clare, and his brother Gerard. Survived by his wife of 57 years, Margaret Traynor. Lovingly remembered by his four daughters; Teresa Marks (John), Margaret Mary, Maureen Lintner (Ray) and Camille Stoner (Todd). His greatest joy was his 7 grandchildren; Delia McCubbin (Craig), Jimmy Marks, Alex Stoner, Zachary Lintner, Meaghan Lintner, Reagan Stoner, and Abigail Lintner. He had a full and enjoyable life. Jim retired after 40 years of service with Amtrak. He enjoyed his grandchildren's sporting and school events from grade school thru college. He was a very social man and giving person. He drove for the Hummelstown Elder Express for 3 years. Jim enjoyed trips to his cabin and spending time with neighbors, friends and family on the porch, with a beer and his pipe. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at 11:00 AM in St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Avenue, Hershey, with The Rev. Fr. Alfred P. Sceski as celebrant. Friends are invited to the viewing Wednesday in the church from 10:00 AM until time of the service. Trefz & Bowser Funeral Home, Inc., 114 West Main Street, Hummelstown, is entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lehigh Valley Health Network, Office of Philanthropy, 2100 Mack Blvd., PO Box 1883, Allentown, PA 18105-1883. Please write "Lehigh Valley Burn Center – James Traynor Memorial" on the memo line. To donate online, visit lvhn.org. Online condolences may be shared at www.trefzandbowser.com.
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Albert J. Rossi, 91, of Hershey died Tuesday, November 30 ,2021 at the Hershey Medical Center surrounded by his wife and loving family. He was born on April 16, 1930 in Hershey to the late Claudio and Maria Rossi. He was a member of St. Joan of Arc Parish in Hershey.
Albert was a 1947 graduate of Hershey High School where he became a champion swimmer. He attended Hershey Junior College and then enlisted in the United States Navy in 1950 as a certified sonarman. Upon discharge from the Navy, he went on to college at Penn State, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in 1958. Albert became an elementary school teacher in the Cornwall- Lebanon School District where he was a staple for 28 years. After retiring from teaching in 1986, Albert was hired as a full-time driver at The Hotel Hershey, a place where he had been employed in various positions his entire life. In his later years, Albert became the hotel’s official historian and transitioned into his role as a tour guide mesmerizing guests with his vast historical knowledge of the property. Albert was an accomplished artist and creative soul, which is no more evident than in the numerous watercolors he painted, handmade Christmas cards, and personalized thank you notes he wrote in his distinctive handwriting. He loved his family dearly and cherished them in the simple moments on Sundays at the kitchen table sharing conversations over coffee and pastries. He appreciated a good plate of Italian food made by all the good cooks in the family, cheered his Nittany Lions, and relaxed every night with a glass of scotch on the rocks. He will be missed dearly by all the people whose lives he touched. He survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Dolores Ann (Bilotta) Rossi; his children, Albert Rossi (Phyllis), Andrew Rossi (Revena), Allan Rossi (Carol), Alice (Thomas) Cooper, and Adam Rossi; his grandchildren Molly Cooper Wilson, Adam Cooper, Sarah Rossi, Lily Rossi, and Ryann Rossi; two great-grandchildren, Raegan Cooper and Cooper Wilson; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son Aaron, his sister Amelia, and two brothers, Estenio and Enrico. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. in St Joan of Arc Church on Monday, December 6, 2021 followed by inurnment at the Hershey Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests memorial contributions be made to Easter Seals of Central Pennsylvania, Six Parkway Center, Suite 150, 875 Greentree Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15220. Betty Ann Slabonik, age 98, of Hershey, passed away on November 24, 2021 in the Hershey Medical Center. Born on March 15, 1923 in Hershey, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rebecca (Eckard) Rakosky. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Rudolph Slabonik in 1982; as well as three brothers, Harry, Joseph, Jr. and Frederick Rakosky; and sister, Louise Rakosky Bucci. Betty is survived by her daughters, Susan (Bill) Saye of Hummelstown, JoEllen (David) Trostle of Quentin, and Anne Hench of Palmyra; a sister, Joan Rakosky Fegely of New Holland; six grandchildren, Elizabeth Robinson of Hershey, Andrew Trostle of Annapolis, MD, Laura Trostle of Amsterdam, Netherlands, Derek Hench of Hershey, Stefanie Hench of Harrisburg, and Alex Hench of Pittsburgh, great-grandchildren, Adiley Hench & Hayden Trostle. Betty was a graduate of Hershey High School and Hershey Junior College. After graduation, she worked at Olmsted Air Force Base in Middletown, during World War II. Betty's greatest love was her family. She was an avid reader and enjoyed playing bridge and golf. Betty was a lifelong member of St. Joan of Arc Church. The family respectfully request memorial contributions be made to "Heart of the Parish Fund" c/o the church, in lieu of flowers. The family would also like to acknowledge the staff at Country Meadows of Hershey for their care and support during her time there. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at 10:30 AM, in St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Ave., Hershey. Interment will follow in the Hershey Cemetery. There will be no viewing or visitation. Hoover Funeral Home & Crematory of Hershey is handling the arrangements. Send condolences at: www.hooverfuneralhome.com. www.pennlive.com/obits
Mary L. Kelly, 91, of Hershey passed away Friday, November 19, 2021 at home.
Born August 4, 1930 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Buehler) Dunnigan. Mary was the widower of Edward J. Kelly since December 2016 after 65 years of marriage and also preceded in death by a brother Joseph Dunnigan (Annie, deceased). She was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Surviving are her children Patricia Langley (widow of Patrick) of Wilmington, Delaware, Edward Kelly (Diane) of East Granby, Connecticut, Kathy Black (widow of Troy) of Hershey and Michael Kelly (Kathy) of Lebanon; brother James Dunnigan (Barbara); and grandchildren Daniel Langley (Nick Taylor), Jonathan Kelly (Destiny), Katie Kelly, Kevin Kelly and Christina Kelly. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM Friday, November 26, 2021 at her church, 359 West Areba Avenue, Hershey preceded by a viewing beginning at 10:00 AM. Interment will be 9:00 AM Monday, November 29, 2021 in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Pennsylvania, 1320 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Antonio Vittorino Felice, Ph.D., 93, of Lancaster, PA, formerly of Elizabethtown, PA, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021.
Born in Bugnara (Abruzzi), Italy as a United States citizen, on a Thursday, to Luigi and Paolina Felice. He came to the United States on October 1, 1948 and served in the U. S. Army from 1951-1953. He obtained a B.A. cum laude in 1956, an M.A. in 1957, and a Ph.D. in 1961 in clinical psychology from Temple University. Dr. Felice was an Associate Professor of Psychology at Elizabethtown College and was also affiliated with Millersville University and Penn State University Harrisburg. He served as a clinical psychologist at the Lebanon VA Medical Center and Harrisburg State Hospital, retiring in 1991. He was a lifetime member of the American Psychological Association, the Pennsylvania Psychological Association, and the Jonathan Moreno Psychodrama Group. He was the beloved husband of Domenica (Marino) Felice and proud father of Pauline Felice Gibble, married to David Gibble; Louis A., married to Valerie (Neam) Felice; Cynthia Felice; and Marc A., married to Kirsten (Rydock) Felice. He was also very proud of the accomplishments of his seven grandchildren: Tony Felice and Jessica (Felice) Brown; Jeffrey Kohler and Christina Kohler; and Lydia, Mara and Nicholas Felice. He is also survived by his sister, Claide (Felice) Marino; his cousin, Pauline (Felice) Cullman; and numerous nieces and nephews. He will also be missed by many relatives and friends still living in Italy and here in the U.S. Ange, 94, of Jupiter Fl. Passed away November 1, 2021. He was born and raised in Hershey and moved to Jupiter, Fl in 1987. He was the youngest son of the late Umberto & Annunziato Paioletti. He was predeceased by a sister, Rose, and two brothers Gene and Sylvan.
He is survived by his current wife, Virginia and was the widower of Arlene Paioletti. In addition, he is also survived by sons Steve (Dianne), and Darryl (Fran) and daughter Deborah (Brian). He is also survived by ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. In addition, he is survived by his current wife’s daughter, Sharon. Ange graduated from Hershey High and Central Penn Business College. He also attended Lehigh University and North Georgia College. He served Honorably in the U.S. Army - Air Force from 1944 to 1946. Ange was the former President and General Manager of Stanley Spring Works, Harrisburg, PA He was also the former President of the Spring Research Institute of North America and the Leaf Spring Institute of the United States. Ange was an avid golfer and a longtime member of the Hershey Country Club, Ballenisles Country Club and Eastpointe Golf and Racquet Club. He once was club champion at HCC and Hershey Parkview. He also had three hole in ones. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joan of Arc Church, 359 West Areba Ave. Hershey on Friday November 5 at 11AM. The family will begin receiving guests at 10AM. Contributions can be made to Heart of the Parish Fund, c/o St. Joan of Arc Church or Hospice of Central Pennsylvania. Richard J. Kiscadden, 64, of Landisville, passed suddenly on October 25th, 2021 and is now free to explore the universe.
A proud Penn State Alumnus, Rich was as a member of the Varsity Men’s basketball team and also met the love of his life, Debra (Fratti) Kiscadden, to whom he was married for nearly four decades. After college, Rich served his country as an officer in the USMC, where he earned several awards and honors. As an officer, Rich was personally invested in his men. Even after retiring from the Marine Corps, the most important thing to Rich was his people. If Rich loved, respected, or otherwise cared about you, he ALWAYS showed up. This was especially true for both of his sons, Justin and Ryan. Rich never missed a single opportunity to be there as a father. He never missed a single sporting event while they grew up; throughout all of high school and college. NOT. A. SINGLE. ONE. His two sons were well loved. In addition to his wife and two boys, Rich is also survived by Jay, his brother, and many cousins including Rena whom he considered a sister. Rich was an avid hunter, outdoorsman, and athlete. As much as he enjoyed his physical pastimes, Rich equally enjoyed classic literature and had a flair for verse. As a resolute Steelers fan, Rich might have wished Ben Roethlisberger and the starting offensive line to be his pallbearers, but he would not have wanted them to let him down one last time. Instead, a private inurnment with military honors will be held at Fort Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. Rich was a man who was as apt to give you a hand as he would a piece of his mind, it all depended on which one he felt you needed more. In that spirit, in lieu of flowers, please honor Rich by doing what he would have done. Offer a hand to those in need, whether that be assisting them directly or standing up for them to someone who is being unjust. Either would surely have given him happiness. Retired psychiatrist Gene L. Cary MD, 92, a longtime resident of Hershey, passed away on October 11, 2021 in the Jefferson Lansdale Hospital. Beloved husband, father of five, avid tennis player, fly fisherman, and later, a writer, Gene Cary believed in the potential for people to create new beginnings in their lives. He was born October 24, 1928 in Buffalo, NY, son of the late Leonard and Margaret Cary. Gene was a Sergeant in the U.S. Army serving on Okinawa, repairing watches and excelling as a peace-time football player. He earned his college degree on the GI bill in 1952 at University at Buffalo. Dr. Gene L. Cary retired as a psychiatrist in private practice with Hershey Psychiatric Associates, at age 70. He began his career after graduating from the State University of New York (S.U.N.Y.) at Syracuse where he later became a faculty member of the Department of Psychiatry. He moved to Hershey in 1971 where he helped develop and direct the Department of Psychiatry at the Penn State University Medical School. His varied psychiatric practice included teaching, counseling and forensic work. He was a member of the American Medical Association and the Pennsylvania Psychiatric Society (President, 1997-98) and a fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and the Pennsylvania Medical Society. He consulted at the Hoffman Homes for Youth; the Oxford House of Adams-Hanover Counseling Center; the Polyclinic Hospital, Harrisburg; the Advances of Wiley House; and elsewhere, specializing in the treatment of troubled adolescents. In medical school, Gene met nursing student Janice F. McDonald, beginning a life-long love story. They were married 63 years and had 5 children, their earthly union ending with Jan Cary's death in December, 2020, soon after relocating to The Landing at Towamencin, Landsdale, to be closer to their children. As a busy physician, Dr. Cary cherished time with his children, playing ball in the "sideyard" and encouraging them to pursue their unique talents. After work, Gene jogged for relaxation, cooling off in the popular swimming pool of his home on Valley Road afterwards. After retirement, Gene Cary, began his career as a writer, publishing Beginnings: Stories, Poems and Anecdotes. The family celebrated the book's release with him on his 92nd birthday last October in their house in Oakmont. Gene was an avid tennis player throughout his life, his tennis racket sitting by the front door of the Oakmont house and his winter home in Siesta Key, FL. His racket remained at the ready in the Colonnades at Country Meadows well into his late 80's. Gene is survived by his 5 children, 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren: Phillip Cary and his wife Nancy Hazle along with their 3 children, Jonathan, Christopher and Jacob; Brian Cary along with his 2 children, Caroline and Ryan; Bruce Cary and his wife, Carolyn Collins along with Bruce's son, Jack; Allison Jenkins along with her 2 children, Katy and Veronica; Meghan Cary and her husband, Peter Farrell along with their 2 children, Clara and Quinn; and his two great grandchildren, Titus and Riley Hazle. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Janice F. Cary in December of 2020, and his grandson, Joseph Jenkins in May, 2011. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 11AM at the Hoover Funeral Home & Crematory, 88 Lucy Ave., Hershey. The family will begin receiving guests at 10AM. Interment will follow at the Hershey Cemetery. Those attending are asked to follow COVID19 guidelines and wear a mask while indoors. The memorial will be viewable at www.hooverfuneralhome.com where you can also send condolences via the online guest book. Gene's family would like to acknowledge the tireless service of medical and caregiving professionals throughout this unprecedented time. In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes memorial contributions to Haiti Partners, PO Box 2865, Vero Beach, FL 32961 or https://haitipartners.org/ www.pennlive.com/obits
Mary Elizabeth O'Brien, 91, of Hershey, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at the Londonderry Village, Palmyra. She was born Wednesday, April 23, 1930 to the late Austin and Helen (Timms) Titus. She is predeceased by her first husband Paul Edward O'Brien and survived by her second husband David Maurice Fritz. In addition to her husband she is survived by her children: Kathleen Parsons (Wayne), Paul, George (Carol), Mary DeAngelis, Gigi Hudecki, and Bernadette Miller (Tom); 7 grandchildren;2 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her first husband she is predeceased by her siblings, Austin, Silas, George, and Virginia, as well her grandson, Adam. A memorial mass will be held on Friday, September 24, 2021 at 10:30 AM at the St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 W. Areba Ave., Hershey, PA 17033. Burial will follow at Hershey Cemetery, Hershey. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Rothermel-Finkenbinder Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 25 W. Pine St., Palmyra, PA 17078.
Rosie was a graduate of Lebanon Catholic High School Class of 1956. She was retired from the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center and then began her most favorite role of taking care of her grandchildren. Rosie was a faithful member of the St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, an active member of the Areba Club, and Hershey Italian Lodge. She was a very loving and dedicated wife, mother, and Mom-Mom. She had a heart of gold and loved by everyone she met. She enjoyed reading, cooking, watching Hallmark movies, traveling, and attending her grandchildren’s events and activities. She loved her family and friends deeply and enjoyed spending time with them.
She was the widow of Silvio D. “Zack” Zaccagnini. Surviving are her daughters Donna Vogel and husband Pete, Lori Sotack and husband Jeff, Julie Moreland and husband Dave; six grandchildren Amanda Mikus and husband Greg, Alyssa Sotack, Max & Matthew Vogel, Riley & Carly Moreland; one great-grandson Raylan Mikus; sister, Margaret (Fala) Brown, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister Maryann (Fala) Engle. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at 11:30 am in the St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Ave., Hershey. Visitation will be from 10:30 am until time of Mass at the church. Interment will be in the Hershey Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Heart of the Parish Fund at the St. Joan of Arc Church, Hershey. Share condolences at www.hooverfuneralhome.com |
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