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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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Rosemary Russell-Connolly, 90, of Hershey, formerly of Scranton, passed away on March 8, 2023 in the Hershey Medical Center. She was born May 10, 1932 in Scranton, daughter of the late George and Helen (Rosar) Shumacher. Rosemary was a Registered Nurse for over 43 years. She served as a Flight Nurse in the U.S. Air Force Nurse Corps where she attained the rank of Captain. She then continued to serve our servicemen and women as a nurse in the Veterans Administration. She was stationed at the Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and Lebanon V.A. Medical Centers. She retired as Chief Nurse of the Lebanon V.A. in 1996. Her memberships include St. Joan of Arc Church and their Council of Catholic Women; National Association of Retired Federal Employees; Society of Retired Air Force Nurses; and a Life Member of Disabled American Veterans. Rosemary is survived by her son, John Russell; stepchildren, Michael, Daniel and David Connolly and Karen Coghlan, and 11 grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Patrick Daniel Connolly. Recitation of the Rosary will be at 5PM on Thursday, March 30, in the Hoover Funeral Home of Hershey, followed by a visitation until 7PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, March 31, 2023 at 11AM in the St. Joan of Arc Church, 359 W. Areba Ave., Hershey. Interment with military honors will follow in the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
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Emily Shifflet, age 27, of West Hanover Twp, was born to Robert and Jane (Jenny) Shifflet on August 19th, 1995 and passed away on March 11th, 2023. After being diagnosed with Rett Syndrome at three, a rare neurological disorder that impairs her ability to speak and move, Emily never let that hold her back from vibrant life, leaving a lasting impact on everyone she met. A 2014 graduate of Central Dauphin High School, Emily was a social butterfly and involved in various activities including Girl Scouts, attending Aaron's Acres summer camp, enjoying music therapy, weekly yoga classes, Ice Skating with the Wheels on Ice Skating Club, cheering on the Hershey Bears and was always excited to attend a rambunctious family gathering. She has been involved with the "Patient as Teachers" program at the Penn State Hershey Med Center since 2010, where she taught first-year medical students about her life with a chronic illness. Using Tobii, an eye-tracking communication device, Emily began an art career as the Eye Gaze Artist where she controlled a cursor with eye movements to convey her thoughts and paint dynamic abstract pieces. She used her artwork to raise awareness about Rett Syndrome, selling her paintings to raise funds for Rett Syndrome research. Emily's artwork was part of a rotating art exhibit sponsored by Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center's program Center Stage, ARC of Dauphin County, Lebanon Family Health Services, Cocoa Beanery, and other venues. In addition to her parents, Bob and Jenny, Emily is survived by a sister, Laura Shifflet; Aunts and Uncles, Russell Shifflet, Marion and Doug Pearl; Susan and Jeff Reuscher; Nancy Shifflet, and Linda Shifflet; and numerous cousins, nurses and therapist. Emily was preceded in death by her grandparents, Otto and Gladys Shifflet, David and Mary Murphy, and Uncle Richard Shifflet Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, March 17, 2023, at 11 AM in St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Avenue, Hershey, with The Rev. Fr. Alfred P. Sceski, as celebrant. Interment will be in the Hanoverdale Cemetery.
Joan A. Nye, 85,of Columbia Cottage and formerly of Hershey, passed away on January 22, 2023. She born January 17, 1938 in Hershey,a daughter of the late Luigi and Agnes (Martorelli) Pichini. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Carl "Mick" Nye; son, Kevin M. Nye and sister, Gilda Werth.
Joan is survived by her daughters, Christine Nye of Fredricksburg and Carla (Brian) Henise of Wrightsville; Granddaughters, Leah Henise & Krysta Nye; brother, George Pichini of Campbelltown. Joan was a 1955 graduate of Lebanon Catholic High School and retired from the former Sears in Harrisburg. She was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church and the Areba Club. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 11:00 am in her church at 359 West Areba Avenue, Hershey. Visitation will begin at 10:30am at the church. Interment will be in the Hershey Cemetery following the mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society PO Box 862, Pittsburgh, PA 15106 We are sad to announce that on January 9, 2023, at the age of 92, Elizabeth Zelenak of Hummelstown, Pennsylvania, born in Windber, Pennsylvania passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Elizabeth Zelenak to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by : her parents, Michael Koshute and Mary Knapp Koshute; her husband Cyril A. Zelenak; her daughters, Elizabeth Ann and Susan; and her siblings, Michael, John, Joseph, George, Andrew and Mary Yankowsky. She is survived by : her children, Stephen Zelenak of Hummelstown, Thomas M. Zelenak (Constance L. Speraw) and Janice M. Turchin (Glen R. Turchin, Sr.) of Windermere, FL; and her grandchildren, Megan M. Zelenak of Palmyra, Sarah E. Turchin of Windermere, FL, Glen R. Turchin, Jr. (Jaclyn) of Windermere, FL and Matthew E. Turchin of Windermere, FL. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Visitation was held on Friday, January 13th 2023 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the Trefz & Bowser Funeral Home, Inc. (114 W Main St, Hummelstown, PA 17036). A mass of christian burial was held on Friday, January 13th 2023 at 11:30 AM at the St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church (359 W Areba Ave, Hershey, PA 17033). A burial was held on Friday, January 13th 2023 at the Hershey Cemetery (325 Laudermilch Rd, Hershey, PA 17033). Those desiring may send memorial contributions to the Heart and Vascular Institute at Penn State Hershey Medical Center, c/o Office of University Development, PO Box 852, Hershey, PA 17033. Mary Helen Curtin, 92, of Londonderry Village and formerly of Hershey, passed away on January 9, 2023 in the Hershey Medical Center. She was born May 29, 1930 in the Pittsburgh suburb of Swissvale and was the daughter of the late Paul and Marion (Cupillari) Marcocci. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Curtin in 2014 and her brother, Gerald Marcocci in 2019.
Mary was a 1947 graduate of Hershey High School and received her RN certification from St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing in Lancaster. She had been a family nurse in Hershey for the late Dr. Howard Stauffer until 1958. She would later join the dentistry staff of Dr. Edward Lewis. Mary was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Hershey and also had volunteered at the gift shop at the Hershey Medical Center. Mary is survived by her children, Monica (Robert) Reese, Dr. Paul (MaryAnn)Curtin, Kevin (Kelly) Curtin, and Dr. Sean (Yolanda)Curtin; seven grandchildren, Shannon (Reese) Buckley, Kelly (Reese) Hall, Abigail Curtin, Patrick Curtin, Calvin Curtin, Matthew Curtin, and Riley Curtin; and six great grandchildren, Michael Buckley, Mary Buckley, Paul Buckley, Grace Buckley, J. Bennett Hall, and Hudson Hall; as well as her brother, Carl Marcocci. A visitation will be held Saturday, January 14, 2023 from 10:am - 11am in the St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Ave., Hershey. Mass of Christian Burial will immediately follow at 11am. Interment will be in the Hershey Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions be made to her church or the Benevolent Fund at Londonderry Village in Palmyra. Janet H. Polto of Hershey, PA, passed away peacefully at her home on December 26, 2022. Born January 1, 1938 in Downingtown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Mary (DiObilda) Fazzini. She was preceded in death by her sister, Marianne Fazzini Smith and her husband of 63 years, John A. Polto.
Janet was a 1955 graduate of Downingtown High School. Immediately after graduation she worked for G.O. Carlson, and later from her home at Beloit Credit Union. She became the Office Manager for Lukens Steel Company Store, where she remained until they moved to Hershey. In Hershey she found employment at the Hershey Federal Credit Union where she worked as both teller and bookkeeper. Janet was a very active member of St. Joan of Arc Parish in Hershey. She served as Treasurer of the CCW for over 20 years. She also served as Treasurer of the Areba Club of Hershey. But Janet’s greatest joy was her family, whom she enjoyed cooking and caring for. Janet is survived by five children: Therese Valente (Frank) of Gap, PA; Janice Little (Jody) of San Antonio, TX; Maria Martin (Paul) of Jacksonville, FL; Andrea Bennett (Steve) of Hershey, PA and J. Damian Polto, also of Hershey, PA She is survived by nine grandchildren: Jamie (Dave), Jana, Joel (Amy), Daniel (Mindy), Anthony (Kristin), Frankie, Nicole, Stephen (Elena) and Jennifer (Sean) and thirteen greatgrandchildren: Nicholas, Joshua, Emily, Avery, Peyton, Olivia, Isabella, Giuliana, Caterina, Ariella, Alissandra, Giovanni and Andrew Joseph, a/k/a AJ. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Avenue, Hershey, PA. Interment will be private in the Hershey Cemetery. A viewing will be held on Monday, January 2nd, 2023 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Hoover Funeral Home and Crematory in Hershey. Recitation of the Rosary will begin at 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Heart of the Parish Fund, C/O St. Joan of Arc Parish Office, 305 West Areba Avenue, Hershey PA 17033 Julia Wise, 96, of Hershey, passed away on December 24, 2022 at Country Meadows of Hershey.
She was born July 4, 1926 in Hershey, a daughter of the late Natale and Elisa (Pelaferri) Camacci. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Tony Wise; brother, Aldo Camacci and sister, Antonette Peffley. Julia is survived by her son, Edward Stuck and his wife, Mary Jane of Palmyra; grandsons, Gregory Stuck (Amy Anderson) of Mt. Joy and Douglas Stuck (Deborah) of Leesburg, VA; three great grandchildren, Emily, Mason and Eve Stuck; also surviving is her brother, Peter Camacci of Hershey. Julia retired from the Hershey Company after 44 years of service, enjoyed traveling, crocheting and was an avid reader. She was a member of St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church in Hershey where there will be a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 11:00am on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Interment will follow in the Hershey Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:30am until time of mass at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions be made to the Heart of the Parish Fund, C/O St. Joan of Arc Parish Office, 305 West Areba Avenue, Hershey PA 17033. We are sad to announce that on December 19, 2022, at the age of 91, Mary Ann I. Dobroski of Hershey, Pennsylvania, born in Rochester, Pennsylvania passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Ann I. Dobroski to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by : her parents, Thomas I. McKean and Margaret H. McKean (Tubetto); her husband Robert R. Dobroski; and her son Larry P. Dobroski of Harrisburg. She is survived by : her sister Patricia Coxon; her nieces and nephews, Rick D. Dobroski of Pittsburgh, Mark T. Dobroski (Laurie Schick-Dobroski) of Lebanon, Susan M. Dobroski of Asheville, NC, Barbara A. Hauck (Mark) of Harrisburg, Mary Jane Herr (Robert) of Hummelstown, Nancie J. Hart (Ward Blackwell) of Camp Hill, Patricia M. Repetto of Hershey and Don A. Dobroski of Pittsburgh; her grandchildren, Sarah Gladd of Pittsburgh, Darren, Jason Rauck of Texas, Garrett Rauck of Pittsburgh, Tony Menginie (Amanda) of Etters, Christina Foultz (Corey) of Lewisberry, Gwen Zander (Paul) of Hummelstown, Elizabeth Hauck of Hummelstown, Colbe Herr of Florida, Kiersten Herr of Vancouver, Madison S. Hart of New York City, Kaeli E. Hart of New York City and Pierce R. Hart of Camp Hill; and her great grandchildren, Tyler Bruder, Emma Menginie, Harper Foultz, Arden Zander and Mary. She is also survived by extended family and caring friends. Viewing was held on Wednesday, January 4th 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church (359 W Areba Ave, Hershey, PA 17033). A mass of christian burial was held on Wednesday, January 4th 2023 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A committal service was held on Wednesday, January 4th 2023 at 1:00 PM at the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery (54 Indiantown Gap Rd, Annville, PA 17003). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mary Ann's memory to St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church and mailed to the address listed above, http://www.stjoanhershey.org. Tressa Ercole, 87, of Hershey, PA, and most recently of West Chester, PA, died on November 14, 2022. Tressa was born in Windber, PA on February 4, 1935. She is the widow of Tony Ercole, the love of her life, with whom she shared 63 years of marriage, before he passed in December 2020. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Teressa (Hughes) Baughman, sister Barbara Holovka, and brother Charles Baughman. Tressa loved nothing more than her family. Tressa is survived by her five children, "four sons and a daughter" as she liked to say, nine grandchildren, and three great grandchildren: Charles (Courtney) of Philadelphia and children AJ, Caroline, Nick; Michael (Karen) of Fairfax Station,Va, and their daughter Kelly McMillan and husband Robbie of Nokesville, Va; Gregg (Shannon) of West Chester and children Luke, Jackson, Sloane; Eric, and partner Brian Williams of Florida; daughter Lynne (Rich Edwards) of Hershey and children Scott and Tim, and three great grandchildren Deegan, Declan, and Dylan McMillan. Tressa was a 1953 graduate of Windber Area High School, and a 1957 graduate of Juniata College with a dual major in English and History. She became an English teacher, and taught for more than 20 years at the Palmyra Area Middle School. Tressa was proud to be part of the first Middle School Outdoor Education program. Tressa was always cheering on her children in their many events, and later in life, she cheered just as enthusiastically for her grandchildren. She had an uncanny ability to chat through an entire game, and still know the correct score and status of the game. Tressa was a people-person, who loved talking with others and making friends wherever she went. The Ercole Family would like to thank the staff of Barclay Friends Senior Living, and Willow Tree Hospice for their care and kindness while Tressa suffered through dementia for the past few years. Tressa was a devout member of St Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Hershey, for more than 50 years. Funeral Mass will be held on November 26, 2022, at 11:00am in her church at 359 W. Areba Avenue, Hershey PA 17033. Visitation will begin at 10:00am at the Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Heart of the Parish Fund at St. Joan of Arc, Hershey, PA
Lucy J. Cavrich, 90, of Hershey, passed away on November 11, 2022 in the Hershey Medical Center.
She was born April 12, 1932 in Harrisburg, a daughter of the late Phillip and Angela (Inero) Calla. Lucy was a 1950 graduate of John Harris High School. She retired as a Legal Assistant from the Commonwealth of PA. Lucy is survived by her sister, Mary Bowker; her Aunt, Nancy Fulginiti; nephews, Stephen Bowker, Phil Calla, Joseph Calla, David Knepp and her niece, Lisa Pine and many other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nicholas Cavrich; sisters, Minnie Calla, Rose Martini, Angie Bracale, Helen Schaffhauser and her brother, Phillip Calla. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at 12:30pm in the St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Ave., Hershey. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Harrisburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, |
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305 West Areba Ave. Hershey, PA 17033 Phone: 717.533.7168 Fax: 717.520.0526 Email: office@stjoanhershey.org |
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1525 Sand Hill Rd Hummelstown, PA 17036 Phone: 717.533.2854 Website: school.stjoanhershey.org |
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