Mark Anthony Brady, 56, of Hummelstown, PA, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021 unexpectedly in Schuylkill County, PA.

Born in Norristown, PA, on July 14, 1965, he was the son of Doris Marie Vernacchio Brady of Hummelstown and the late William Anthony Brady.

Mark attended John I. Leonard High School in Lake Worth, FL. He attended the University of Florida and went on to earn his Bachelor’s Degree from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, FL. He earned his Master’s in Geographic Information Systems from Penn State University. He was a pioneer in the field of GIS, beginning while working at the South Florida Water Management District. He was currently the GIS Coordinator at Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville, PA., laying the path for the GIS industry, Mark was well-known and respected in his field, attending and participating in many national conferences.

Mark attended St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church, Hershey, with his mother. His love for the outdoors, hunting and fishing, shooting his guns and bows led him to his membership at the Harrisburg Hunters & Anglers Assoc. More than anything, Mark loved his daughter, and his passion was his career and the challenges it brought him.

In addition to his mother, Mark is survived by a daughter, Morgan Ann Brady fiancée of Alex Rodriguez of West Palm Beach, FL; a sister, Michele A. Daley of Minnesota; his nephew and nieces, Sean Casey, Kristin Daley and Taylor Daley; great nephew and niece, Gavin McClure and Zoey Casey; and many other family members and dear friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, August 20, 2021, at 11:00 AM in St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Avenue, Hershey, PA, with The Rev. Fr. Alfred P. Sceski as celebrant. Friends are invited to visit with the family on Friday in the church from 10 AM until time of the services.

A live stream of Mark’s service can be viewed by going to St. Joan of Arc Hershey’s Youtube Channel, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGNlqWEuG8uyjz1_nNzrdfQ.

Trefz & Bowser Funeral Home, Inc., 114 W. Main Street, Hummelstown, is handling the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the PA Wounded Warriors, 1117 Country Club Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011, or online at www.pawoundedwarriors.org, or to Harrisburg Hunters and Anglers Assoc., 6611 Hunters Run Road, Harrisburg, PA 17111.

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Mary Waverka, 93, of Hershey, passed away on June 23, 2021 in the Masonic Healthcare Center in Elizabethtown. She was born October 29, 1927 in Towanda, daughter of the late John and Mildred (Esterbrook) Morrow.

Mary was a graduate of Bloomsburg University and was a member of Alpha PSI Omega. She was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church and sang in the choir. She devoted most of her life to raising her family. She enjoyed volunteering at the Hershey Medical Center and was an usher at the Hershey Theater for 30 years.

Mary is survived by children, James (Joni); Michael (Melissa); David (Jean); Linda Waverka and John (Pamela); 10 grandchildren, Kristin; Rachael; Emily; John; Grace; Allyson; Anna; John Andrew; Jennifer; Michael John and 6 great-grandchildren, Brooklyn; Barrett; Brayden; Myla; Matthew; Emma; and 2 sisters-in-law, Ann Hagerty; Rosemary Long; several Nieces, Nephews and many good friends who enriched her life.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, John W. Waverka, her sisters Marian Lentz and Dorothea Benson.
A visitation will be held Monday, June 28, 2021 from 5 - 7PM with recitation of the rosary beginning at 4:45pm in the Hoover Funeral Home & Crematory in Hershey. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at 11AM in St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Ave., Hershey. Interment will follow in the Hershey Cemetery.

​In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions be made to Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church or the Multiple Sclerosis Society, NJ Metro Chapter, 1480 US Hwy. 9N #309, Woodbridge, NJ 07905.

​Helen T. Nojack Olaf, 90, of Hummelstown, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021, in her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Atlas, Pennsylvania, on March 1, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Horwath Nojack.

Helen retired from Reese’s. She graduated from Mount Carmel High School in 1948. Helen was an active member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Hershey. She belonged to the CCW and AREBA’s organization, and enjoyed baking many tasty treats for the Annual Festival. Helen enjoyed attending church daily, volunteering in the St. Joan of Arc cafeteria, and baking for friends and family.

Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent C. Olaf, on November 29, 2004.

Helen is survived by three children, Joyce M. Zeppa-Sadler wife of Bob of Biglerville, Tina Marie Olaf-Lerch wife of Edward R. of Hummelstown, and Vincent A. Olaf of Hummelstown; her grandchildren, Jonathan and Janessa Zeppa; and her great-grandson, Alex Vea.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at 2:00 PM in St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Avenue, Hershey, with The Rev. Fr. Alfred P. Sceski as celebrant. Inurnment will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery at a later date. Friends are invited to visit with the family on Tuesday in the church from 1PM until time of the services.

Trefz & Bowser Funeral Home, Inc., 114 W. Main Street, Hummelstown, is handling the services.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent Heart of the Parish fund at St. Joan of Arc, 359 West Areba Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033, or to Alzheimer Association Greater Pennsylvania Chapter, 2595 Interstate Drive, Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17011 (https://www.alz.org/pa), or to Grane Hopsice, 1200 Camp Hill Bypass, Suite 205, Camp Hill, PA 17011.

​Edward S. Smilak, 89, formerly of Hershey and Beaver Falls peacefully passed away May 23, 2021. He was born October 23, 1931 in Beaver Falls, a son of the late Stephen and Margaret (Vekasy) Smilak.
 
Edward served in the U.S. Army from 1953-1955 and was stationed in Okinawa. He graduated from Geneva College with a B.S. in Industrial Engineering. He also was a multi-sport collegiate athlete as well. Edward was employed by General Refractories. He was a real estate agent for Moore,McLane, Nalley & Schumaker/Prudential Real Estate. He was a Council Member of Wernesville Borough. He was a member and Vice President of the Phoenixville Jaycees, active at St. Francis DeSales in Berks County. He later became member of St. Joan of Arc Church in Hershey. He was an avid sports fan, especially the Pittsburgh Steelers.
 
Edward’s wife Ann (Howe) Smilak passed away on December 11, 2020. He is survived by his children, Cynthia Clark and husband Mark Clark of Chester Springs, Robert Smilak of Hummelstown, and Julie Scheib and husband Randy Scheib of Hershey.
 
He was the devoted grandfather of Alaina Clark of West Chester, Dr. Gregory Clark and his wife Caymee Wood of NYC, Andrew Smilak and his wife Katie Smilak of Mt. Pleasant, SC, Stephen Smilak of Boston, Amy Smilak of Mt. Pleasant, SC, Jessica Scheib of Hershey, Nicholas Scheib of Philadelphia and Patrick Scheib of Hershey. Also surviving are his four siblings; Margaret McDade of Meadville, Irene Roscoe of Monaca, Barbara Rhymer of Winston-Salem, NC and Bernard Smilak of Beaver Falls.
 
A funeral mass to celebrate the lives of Edward and Ann will be held on Thursday, May 27 at 11 a.m. in St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Hershey.There will be no viewing or visitation prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions be made St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Share condolences at www.hooverfuneralhome.com

Roger Warren Burns, 77, of Hummelstown, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2021 in the Hershey Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born December 22, 1943 in Binghamton, NY, son of the late Warren and Helen (O'Toole) Burns.
Roger was a proud graduate of Villanova University, and had worked many years as a CPA and CFO in the health care industry until most recently retiring from Keystone Human Services.  He was a U.S. Army reservist and was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church.  His proudest accomplishment and joy are his marriage to Karen for nearly 54 years and his five children, their families and grandchildren.

Roger is survived by his wife, Karen (Beale) Burns; daughters, Susan Pullen, Deborah Bott, Margaret McCaffrey, Rebecca Brossman; son, Edward Burns; brother, Gene Burns; sister, Kathy Burns-Power; and 11 grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two of his siblings; Sister Cordis Marie Burns and Chris Burns.
A visitation will be held on Monday, May 17, from 5-7 PM in the Hoover Funeral Home & Crematory, 88 Lucy Ave, Hershey.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 18, at 11AM in St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Ave., Hershey.  Interment will follow in the Hershey Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions be made to: Keystone Human Services 4391 Sturbridge Dr., Harrisburg, PA, 17110,  www.khs.org/get-involved/donate

​Gail Ann Owens, 75, of Hummelstown, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 7, 2021, in the Hershey Medical Center with the love of her heart and soul, Bob, by her side. They spent 40 years together, yet far from long enough.

Gail worked and retired from the State. She went to Lower Dauphin Schools. Gail was very empathetic to all, especially children.

In addition to her life companion, Bob, Gail leaves behind two beautiful children, Keather and Frank; a sister Elaine; a brother, Fred; and many grandchildren.

She was the daughter of the late Fred and Helen Owens. Her girlfriend, Donna, passed away on April 26th.

Gail’s last wish was to die at home. Bob tried unsuccessfully to make that happen, but it wasn’t meant to be.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 14, 2021, at 11 AM in St. Catherine Laboure Parish, 4000 Derry Street, Harrisburg, with The Rev. Fr. Alfred P. Sceski of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church as celebrant. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Harrisburg.

Trefz & Bowser Funeral Home, Inc, 114 West Main Street, Hummelstown, is handling the arrangements.