Lou Bushman, 75 , of Hershey, passed away on December 9, 2024 in his home with his family by his side. He was born April 17, 1949 in Harrisburg, a son of the late Paul W. and Cecelia (Lawrence) Bushman.

Lou was a 1967 graduate of Hershey High School and received his Bachelor's Degree from Temple University. He retired as an auditor from the Pennsylvania Department of the Auditor General. Lou enjoyed cooking and was the owner operator of Soups Etc.

He was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Hershey and the Hershey Italian Lodge. He had also served as a board member for the Hershey Baseball Association. Lou loved music and concerts, especially Woodstock, and shared that love with his sons. Lou was proud of his Italian heritage and enjoyed many trips to Abruzzo, Italy to visit his Italian family. Even though Lou endured a lot in life, he never complained. His loving wife had been a part of his life since they attended grade school together, and they would go on to be inseparable and happily married to each other for 47 years. Lou’s sons were his pride and joy. Lou had many lifelong close friends whose antics brought much laughter over his stories. He loved to laugh and smile. His most favorite words of wisdom were “love everybody, trust few, paddle your own canoe”.

Surviving is his wife, Lorrie (Schiavoni) Bushman; sons, Louis Bushman Jr., and Derek Bushman; brother, Paul Bushman, Jr. all of Hershey.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, December 16, 2024 at 10:30am in the Hoover Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. in Hershey. Visitation will begin at 9:30am. Interment will be private in the Hershey Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions be made in Lou’s name to Gemma's Angels, 15 East Main Street #25, Hershey PA 17033 or visit www.gemmasangels.org.

Carmen Anthony Chango, 105, of  Hershey, formerly of Mt. Carmel, passed away on December 15, 2024 in the Hershey Medical Center.

He was born on September 27, 1919 in Mt. Carmel, son of the late Joseph and Cicidia (Celucci) Chango.
Carmen graduated from Mt. Carmel High School in 1939 and served in the U.S. Army.  He was a veteran of WWII in the Pacific Theater, the Asiatic Pacific Campaign, and served in New Guinea and Admiralty Islands, receiving a Philippine Liberation Medal with one Bronze Service Star.  He worked and retired as a Quality Control Inspector with the New Cumberland Army Depot.
Mr. Chango was the oldest living member at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church.  His other memberships include Knights of Columbus Council #2004 and the Leader Center for Active Life.

Carmen is survived by his son, Robert J. (Nancy) Chango; granddaughters, Natalie Chango and Dr. Angela (Dr.Christopher Holt) Chango-Holt; great grandchildren, Nathan, Eleanora and Maxwell Holt.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Helen (Ridilla) Chango; companion, Roberta Cona; and nine siblings.

A visitation will be held  Friday, December 20, 2024, 10AM at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Hershey, with Mass of Christian Burial at 11AM.  Interment will follow in the Hershey Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions be made to either: Heart of the Parish Fund c/o St Joan of Arc Catholic Church or Leader Center for Active Life.

Elizabeth Marie “Beth” Kilcoyne 1949 - 2024

Elizabeth Marie “Beth” Kilcoyne, 75,  passed away on December 11, 2024, at her South Hanover Township home in the presence of her loving husband, Tom. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on November 23, 1949, the first of five children of the late Joseph and Rosemarie (Buechele) Martin. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother (“namia”, sister, and loyal friend.

 Beth is survived by her husband of 54 years, Thomas Patrick Kilcoyne, Jr.; their four children, Sean  (Genevieve Maxwell) Kilcoyne, Erin ( Dr. Adam) Buerk, Kevin (Juliet) Kilcoyne, and Megan (Brian) Straczewski; seven grandchildren, Mackenzie, Lillian, and Brenna Buerk, Aidan and Violet Kilcoyne; and Trevor and Elliot Straczewski; three brothers, Dr. Joseph (Phyllis) Martin, James (Anne) Martin, and Dr. Lee (Dr. Laura) Martin; and ten nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents and sister, Janis Martin Huling.

After second grade, Beth moved to Altoona, Pennsylvania, where she completed her education at St. Leo Catholic Elementary School, Bishop Guilfoyle High School (1967), and the Altoona Hospital School of Nursing (1970). She had a brief career as a registered nurse at Community General Osteopathic Hospital in Harrisburg before dedicating herself to being a homemaker and mother.

Beth was a devout member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Hershey. Over the years, she volunteered at church and for her children’s scout groups.

She enjoyed journaling, writing letters and family history, reading, collecting postcards and recipes, cooking, baking, gardening, walking, and watching British mysteries. However, she was happiest when she spent time with her family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Hershey, Pennsylvania at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, December 21, 2024.

The family will receive visitors in the church one hour before Mass. At a later date, a private committal service will be held at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Altoona, Pennsylvania. Beth's resting spot is a short walk from her childhood home.

In place of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made in her memory to the  St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church Memorial Fund, 359 West Areba Avenue, Hershey, PA, 17033, or to the Honor Book Program of the William H. and Marion C. Alexander Library, 200 West Second Street, Hummelstown, Pennsylvania 17036 for new Louise Penny books.

Vincent Emil Pantalone, 69, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, formerly of Hershey and Camp Hill, passed away on December 5, 2024.

He was born March 26, 1955, in Braddock, PA, the son of the late Emil and Dorothy (Downey) Pantalone.

Vince graduated from Hershey High School in 1973 and continued his passion for football as a star wide receiver at Moravian College, where he was a four-year starter and team MVP as a senior in 1976. In 1997, he was inducted into the Moravian Sports Hall of Fame.

Pantalone spent thirteen seasons coaching at Lebanon Valley College, mainly as defensive coordinator but also working with the linebackers and quarterbacks.

Prior to coaching at Lebanon Valley, Pantalone coached at Lower Dauphin High School (1991-1997), Hershey High School (1998-2000) and Cedar Cliff High School (2001-2004). While at Lower Dauphin, Pantalone led the Falcons to three Mid-Penn Conference championships and to the PIAA Class AAAA state championship game in 1995. He was a three-time Mid-Penn Coach of the Year and was the 1995 PIAA District III Coach of the Year. In total, Vince coached football for 38 seasons.

Vince began his career as an educator in the Lower Dauphin School District before continuing at Hershey High School. He retired from teaching in 2004 following his tenure at Cedar Cliff High School. A true lover of literature, he found great joy in connecting with his students, bringing the works of his favorite authors to life in the classroom. In 2018, he fulfilled a lifelong dream by publishing his own book, Incident on the Road to Canterbury.

While Vince was deeply passionate about football and teaching, his greatest love was his family. He cherished every moment spent with them, taking immense pride in his role as a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. The memories he held closest to his heart were those he made with his five children and eight grandchildren.

Vince is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Carla; sons, Robert (Ashley), and Phillip (Danielle) Pantalone; daughters, Rachel Hoover, and Julia (Mike) Scudero; grandchildren, Bryce, Brody, Brooke, Eleanor and Rosalynn Pantalone, Jackson and Caden Hoover, and Giovanna Scudero; sisters, Carrie (Gary) Shingleton, Laurie (Greg) Shoemaker, and Natalie (Scott) Cerasoli; brother, John (Kathy) Pantalone; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Nicholas and twin daughters, Marie and Elizabeth.

A visitation will be held Wednesday, December 11th, from 3-6PM in the Hoover Funeral Home of Hershey.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, December 12th, at 11AM in St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Ave., Hershey.

The family respectfully request NO flowers. Because of the impact the Four Diamonds Fund made on their son, Nick, the family prefers memorial contributions be made to: The Four Diamonds Fund, c/o Hershey Medical Center, P.O. Box 850, Hershey, PA 17033.

James Joseph McInerney, 87, of Hershey, formerly of Setauket, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after a brief illness on November 20, 2024.

He was born June 12, 1937 in Brooklyn, NY, son of  the late William and Bridget (McDaid) McInerney.

Jim received his Bachelor of Business Administration from St. John’s University, Queens, New York in 1959.  After initial training in the U.S. Army, Jim served in the New York National Guard.  After his active-duty training Jim pursued a career as a self-employed proprietor of a service station on Long Island and served as an elected member of the Three Village School District Board of Education for three terms. Always active in his local Catholic Church, Jim was a vigorous and vocal leader in the Pro-Life movement throughout his life. His recent memberships include St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Hershey, and the Knights of Columbus.  Jim’s life was defined by his Catholic faith, which led to his devotion to his beautiful family.

Jim is survived by his wife, Mary (Alexander) McInerney; sons, James (Jane) McInerney, William (Blanca) McInerney, Joseph (Ellen) McInerney, John (Joanne) McInerney; daughters Maureen (Alok) Bose, Regina (Kevin) Crawford; siblings, Jo-Anne Sullivan and Michael McInerney; grandsons, James Joseph II, Thomas, Daniel (Jessica), Patrick, Liam, Aidan, Finn, John “Jack” and Mark McInerney, Deven Bose and Owen Crawford; granddaughters, Rebecca, Alexandra, Margaret, Brooke and Hannah McInerney, Priya, Maya and Neela Bose and Lucy Crawford; great grandson, Lucas McInerney, as well as dozens of nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by grandson, Kevin Crawford III and brother, William McInerney.

A visitation will be held  on Thursday, Dec. 5th at the Hoover Funeral Home, 88 Lucy Ave., Hershey, from 6-8PM.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, Dec. 6th at 11AM in the St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Ave., Hershey.

Graveside interment will be in the St. Charles Cemetery in Farmingdale, New York on Saturday, Dec. 7th at 11AM.

The McInerney Family respectfully requests that in lieu of flowers a gift be made in loving memory of James J. McInerney to any of these worthy causes:

Saint Anthony’s High School McInerney Family Scholarship Fund, c/o Saint Anthony’s High School, Development Office - McInerney Family Scholarship, 275 Wolf Hill Rd., South Huntington, NY 11747, stanthonyshs.org 

Real Alternatives For Life, 7810 Allentown Blvd # 304, Harrisburg, PA 17112, https://www.realalternatives.org/donate/

St. Joan of Arc Respect Life Committee, 359 West Areba Ave., Hershey, PA 17033.

​ildred M. Denan Stewart, 88, of West Hanover Township, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024, in the UPMC Community Osteopathic Hospital with her family by her side.
Born in Ocean City, New Jersey on September 12, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Carrie Vincent Denan.
Mill was a 1954 graduate of Ocean City High School, then went on to attend Ryder College in Lawrence Township, New Jersey. She retired as an account manager from the former AMP, Inc. Mill was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church where she sang in its Contemporary Choir; and volunteered on the former Hummelstown Ambulance Crew. She loved spending time with her group of friends, especially for card club, game night, and bus trips.
In addition to her parents, Mill was preceded in death by her husband, Richard P. Stewart, Jr. on August 25, 2014; and her brother, Thomas Denan, Jr.
Mill is survived by her daughters, Gwen A Stewart (Kim A. Brink of Harrisburg), and Lee Anne Doman (Gary E. Miles) of Mountville; her granddaughter, Jennifer L. Lewis (David) of Haddon, New Jersey; two great-grandchildren, Elan Shai and Ayla Rae Lewis; and a sister, Pat Childers (Tom) of Oregon.
A mass of Christian burial will be held Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 11 AM in St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Avenue, Hershey. Inurnment will be in the Hershey Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2024 in the church from 10 AM until the time of the service.

David Michael Lynch, 54, of Hummelstown, passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, October 5, 2024, in his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in St. Marys, Pennsylvania on February 6, 1970, he is the son of the late Jeremiah and Sue Laird Lynch.

Dave retired as an audiologist from the Lebanon VA Hospital. He earned his doctorate in audiology from Salus University, and his master’s from Penn State.

Dave had a passion for craft beer and smoking meats and cheeses to share with his family and friends. He was a diehard Penn State football fan and loved to tailgate with friends before going into the games. One of his favorite places to be was camp. He enjoyed Halloween most and decorating his front yard. Dave’s greatest passion of all was his family and his “pals.”

Dave is survived by his loving wife, Alicia Marie Carpin Lynch, whom he married on June 23, 2001; his loving daughters, Sydnee and Chloee Lynch who he adored and was so proud of; his siblings, Nancy McCloskey (James) of Kane, PA, Shawn Lynch (Diane) of Export, PA, and Judy Lynch (Andy Lecker) of Wilcox, PA; 3 nieces and 4 nephews; and 4 great-nephews and a great-niece.

A mass of Christian burial will be held Friday, October 11, 2024, at 11:00 AM in St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Avenue, Hershey. Friends are invited to the viewings on Thursday, October 10 in the Trefz & Bowser Funeral Home, Inc., 114 West Main Street, Hummelstown from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and on Friday, October 11 in the church from 10 AM until the time of the service.

Richard C. Mooney, 77, of Hummelstown, formerly of Media, passed away on September 9, 2024 in the Hershey Medical Center.

Richard was born on October 30, 1946 in Chester, PA, and was the son of the late Carl and Sara (Highfield) Mooney. He had one sibling, Joyce Mooney, who preceded him in death.

Starting his career in 1972 as a Trooper with the Pennsylvania State Police, Richard served 33 years, beginning his career in Bethlehem, PA and completing his career and service in Hershey, PA retiring with the rank of Major. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police.

In the same year he started as a Trooper, Richard married Susan (Jeninia) Mooney, his high school sweetheart. They were married for 52 years and had two children, Carla and Kristin. Richard loved his family dearly, was an avid Philadelphia sports fan, was a member of the St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, and most of all, enjoyed spending time with his two grandsons, Michael and Joseph, who fondly referred to him as “Pop”.

Richard is survived by his wife, Susan (Jeninia) Mooney; daughters, Carla (Mike) Puleo and Kristin Mooney; and grandsons, Michael and Joseph Puleo.

A visitation is being held Thursday, September 12 from 6:00-8:00PM at the Hoover Funeral Home of Hershey followed by mass of Christian Burial on Friday, September 13 at 10:30AM, at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Richard will be laid to rest alongside his father, mother, and sister in the Media Cemetery in Media, Pennsylvania.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions be made to Troopers Helping Troopers Foundation or to St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church.

John Edward Evans, 72, of  Palmyra, peacefully passed away on September 5, 2024 in his home.

He was born October 3, 1951 in Reading, PA, a son of the late Robert and Catherine (Purcell) Evans.

John received his B.A. in Economics from the former Allentown College. He retired from Ever Cleaning Enviromental, Inc. where he was a purchasing agent. Memberships include: St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church and its Knights of Columbus Council #6693 of Hershey.

Surviving is his wife, Kathryn (Faszcza) Evans; daughter, Maureen Rathod and husband, Jigar, of Smyrna, GA; son, Andrew Evans of Millbury, MA;  Granddaughter Natalya Rathod; sisters, Marie Ferro of Laureldale, PA and Sheila Mengel of Bethlehem, PA.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Evans.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30am on Wednesday, September 11th in the St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Avenue, Hershey. Visitation at the church will begin at 11:00am. Interment will be in Grand View Memorial Park in Annville.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions be made to St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church 305 West Areba Ave., Hershey, PA 17033 .