Helen C. Gildea, 92, of Hershey passed away on December 31, 2018 in Elizabeth Manor of Elizabethtown.

She was born January 14, 1926 in Smyrna, DE, daughter of the late Charles and Bessie Staats.

Helen was raised on the family farm but had big ideas of going to college and the big city. She accomplished her childhood dreams and more.  She became an operating room nurse and taught nursing at the University of Pennsylvania and was a Nurse Cadet in WW2. Helen had many talents and interests including being a competitive jitterbug dancer at a young age.  She would dance anytime she had the chance.  She was also an accomplished curler and tennis player, competing at the national level well into her 70’s and 80’s. She also loved cheering at her children's sporting events and was an avid Phillies and Sixers fan.  Helen was an accomplished medical professional, but she was an even more determined and dedicated mother and grandmother, proud to share stories and pictures of her children and grandchildren. Helen was always active in her community, a longtime member of the League of Women Voters.  Helen has a close set of lifelong friends, outliving many, but will be deeply missed by those close friends and family a generation or two younger than she.

Helen was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Hershey. Helen is survived by; sons, James W. Gildea of Harrisburg and John J. Gildea of Waynesboro, VA; two grandchildren, Riley and Miriam Gildea, and a brother, Buster Staats of Smyrna, DE.  She is also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by daughter, Kathleen Gildea and a sister Elizabeth White.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 12 noon in the Hoover Funeral Home of Hershey.  The family will begin receiving guests at 11AM.  Interment will be in the Hershey Cemetery.
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In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions be made to friend of the family, John Engle’s educational organization, Haiti Partners (http://haitipartners.org/donate/).

November 28, 2018 at age 76. Ken was a 35 year retiree of RG&E and a 15 year retiree of the Honeoye Falls Lima Central School District. Ken and Sheila enjoyed summers at their cottage in the Adirondacks and winters in Florida, but most of all spending time with their children and grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his parents, Kenneth James and Florence Belle Willi and brother-in-law Raymond B. Batz. Ken is eternally survived by Sheila Anne; his children, Kenneth James, Kevin Daniel (Marisol), Laura and Chris Galka and Janet and Lars Wagner; grandchildren, Jesse and Schuyler Willi, Alex Galka and Walker Wagner; sister, Kathleen Batz; special niece Anna Marie and nephew Brad Batz along with many cousins and friends. 

No prior calling. Friends may attend Services Friday, December 7, 2018 in All Seasons Chapel at White Haven Memorial Park, Pittsford, NY at 2pm with private family burial after. Ken's family invites you to a reception following the service at White Haven.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Golisano Children's Hospital, 601 Elmwood Ave, #655, Rochester, NY 14642. To light a candle in remembrance of Ken, please visit www.mertonkaysfuneralhome.com.

Eithne Ann Beausang Shank of Hummelstown, passed away at the age of 82. She was born on April 10, 1936 to the late Michael Paul Beausang and late Ena O’Brien Beausang.  

She was the firstborn of seven children. She is survived by her spouse of 53 years, John Christian Shank; her two daughters, Yvonne Marie Shank Jackson of Hummelstown and Chris Shank of Portland, Oregon; her brothers; Patrick Beausang, Ken Beausang and Paul Beausang; her sister, Yvonne Beausang Rafferty of Ireland; her grandchildren, Anna and Ailis Shank-Root of Portland, Oregon; Michelle, Sean and Collin Jackson of Hummelstown, Pennsylvania; and 20 beloved nieces and nephews from the Marren, Rafferty and Beausang families. She is predeceased by her brother, Brian Beausang; sister, Maeve Beausang Marren; and her daughter, Michelle Shank.

Eithne graduated from University College Dublin in Dublin, Ireland in 1959 as a medical doctor. She moved to Hummelstown in 2017 and attended St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church of Hershey.

Join her and her family for the Memorial Mass on Friday, December 14, 2018 at 11:00am in her church at 359 West Areba Avenue, Hershey.

​In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to the Alzheimers Association, 2595 Interstate Drive, Suite 100, Harrisburg PA 17110

At home and with family by his side, Robert W. Coyle passed into eternal rest on November 27, 2018 after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. He was predeceased by his son, Robert F. (Robbie) Coyle; parents William and Frances Coyle; sister Margaret Coyle; and brother John Coyle.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 53 years, Grace Coyle; children: William (Kristen) Coyle of Hummelstown, PA, Michelle (Thomas) Miller, and Jennifer Coyle. Robert is also survived by his loving grandchildren: Mary and Matthew Coyle, Sophie and Jonathan Miller, and Elizabeth and Quinn Coyle; brother James (Debra) Coyle; sister-in-law Joanne Coyle; special cousin Richard McCaffrey; several cousins, nieces and nephews; and special family Jeffrey and Sandra Coghlan and family.

"Bob" was well known for his lifelong and exuberant passion for the Cleveland Browns. He proudly served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict and was a true patriot in many ways. After 37 years as a customer service agent, he retired from USAir. He loved the many years of traveling with his family and friends and always enjoyed a stop at a casino. Bob made memories everywhere he went and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Although a piece of our heart went with him, so too, will a part of his be forever with us in the countless ways we remember his sincere love, loyalty and wonderful sense of humor.

Our deepest and most sincere thank you to the Lourdes at Home staff, especially Nicole Caram and Shannon Barnett, and to Lourdes Hospice for their loving and compassionate care.

The family will receive friends at the Thomas J. Shea Funeral Home, 137 Robinson Street, Binghamton, NY on Sunday, December 2, 2018 from 4-6pm. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, December 3, 2018 at 10am at St. Paul's Church, 282 Chenango St., Binghamton, NY.

​In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Robert's name to The Mercy House, 212 N McKinley Ave, Endicott, NY 13760.

John “Jack” Thomas Owens, 63, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully in his home with family by his side on Thursday, November 15, 2018.   Born Friday, May 20, 1955 to the late William L., Sr. and Margaret A. (Rowley) Owens.  He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Jacqueline M. (Spicer) Owens.

Jack was an avid surf fisher who loved the Chincoteague Island.  He had the ability to make anyone smile.  Jack had a love for the outdoors along with spending time and laughing with family and friends.  Most importantly he loved spending time with his granddaughter.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother.  He will be deeply missed.

In addition to his wife he is survived by a daughter, Jessica Owens of Palmyra; a granddaughter, Lola Owens of Palmyra; and a brother Kenneth Owens of Hershey.  He is predeceased by his brother William L. “Bumper” Owens, Jr.

Memorial service will be held on Friday, November 30, 2018 at 12PM at the Rothermel-Finkenbinder Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 25 W. Pine St., Palmyra, PA 17078 with Reverend Samuel Fry officiating. 
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In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in his honor to any charity of your choice.
Memories and condolences may be shared at www.FInkenbinderFamily.com.

Anthony J. “Tony” Nestico, 55, of Conewago Township, Dauphin County, formerly of Hershey, died Thanksgiving Day, November 22, at home, surrounded by his family. 

Tony is survived by his wife of 31 years, Deborah S. (Bodenhorn) Nestico, and his three children:  Kara A. Nestico, of Hershey; Angela M. Dietz (wife of Frederick), of West Hanover Township, and Joseph M. Nestico, of Conewago Township.  He was known affectionately to his children as “Toe,” “Frodo,” and “Superman.” His mother, Patricia A. Nestico, and four sisters also survive: Ann M. Drobnock; Theresa Y. Polly; Kathleen M. Giovanniello; and Patricia E. Kain.  Many nieces and one nephew also survive.

Tony was the son of the late Joseph F. Nestico and Patricia (Lavelle) Nestico currently of Hershey.  He was born May 31, 1963 at the former Polyclinic Hospital in Harrisburg, and was raised in Hershey.  He attended St. Joan of Arc Catholic School, Hershey Junior High School, and graduated from Hershey High School in 1981.  He graduated from Shippensburg University in 1985.  He married Deborah S. Bodenhorn in 1987, and graduated from the Vermont Law School, magna cum laude, in 1990.
Tony practiced law for 28 years.  He worked for large practices in their Harrisburg offices until 1996 when he established his own practice in Hershey.  He formed Nestico Druby, P.C. with Richard Druby in 1999.  The firm continues to operate today in Hershey.  Tony was hard working and devoted to serving his clients.  He represented many local individuals, businesses, and government entities.  He was known as a problem solver, guiding clients through many different types of legal issues.  He often represented individuals free of charge, simply because they needed help.  He had a wickedly funny sense of humor, and was incredibly quick witted, and fiercely loyal to friends and family. 

Despite his considerable academic and professional success, his family was his greatest joy.  His free time was spent with his wife and children.  He was a long-time Hershey Bears season ticket holder, and spent many evenings with his family watching the Bears.  He enjoyed regular trips with his family to South Bend, Indiana, to watch Notre Dame football, and to Vermont, a place Tony and his entire family truly loved.

Few people knew that Tony was an accomplished student of traditional Okinawan karate, practicing daily for over 30 years, until he was struck with an aggressive autoimmune disorder called polymyositis, which devastated him physically.  He endured multiple major surgeries as a result of the disease, and spent nearly 7 months in the hospital in his early 50’s.  His wife and children were by his side throughout the ordeal, helping every step along the way, including when he had to learn how to walk again.  He spent many hours as an outpatient at Johns Hopkins University Medical Center in addition to the Hershey Medical Center, fighting the myositis.  The disease caused him to take a nearly 3 year leave of absence from his practice.  Rich Druby and the staff at Nestico Druby, P.C., performed above and beyond the call in order to service Tony’s clients and cases during that time.  The disease plagued him for the rest of his life.

Viewing will be held from 4:00-6:00pm on Monday, November 26th in the Hoover Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hershey. He will be cremated thereafter. Tony had been an active member of the St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, and served as a member of and two years as president of the St. Joan of Arc School Board.  A Memorial Mass will be held in his church at 359 West Areba Avenue, Hershey at 11:00am on Tuesday, November 27th.  

​In lieu of flowers, the family simply asks that you remember Tony in your prayers or make a monetary contribution to John Hopkins University, C/O John Hopkins Myositis Center, Tower Suite 358, 5200 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21224.

Matthew R. Prang Sr., 90, formerly of Hershey passed away on November 8, 2018 at Cornwall Manor, Cornwall, PA. He was born December 3, 1927 in Williamsport, son of the late Adolph and Elizabeth (Mielert) Prang.

Mr. Prang was raised in Hershey and was a graduate of Hershey High School, Hershey Junior College and St. Vincent's College in Latrobe, PA. He was a United States Naval Veteran. He spent most of his adult life in Abington, Mass and various areas of Pennsylvania. He worked for Florsheim Shoe Co. as a shoe salesman and near the end of his retirement he owned his own company, Pranco, Co. in the shoe industry. He was a multifaceted individual who was a prolific painter, played the trumpet, and loved a good game of golf. But, above all he was a passionate New York Yankee baseball fan.

Matthew is survived by; his sister Mrs. Ronnnie Pronio; his children ; Veronica Giarraputo( Philip), Susan Susi ( Harry) Nora Frado ( Rick ), Ellen Prang-Naeger ( Bob ), Amy Shealer (Mike) , Matthew R. Prang Jr. ( Mandy). He also, leaves 16 Grandchildren and 21 Great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Mary C. Prang, daughter Carolyn and granddaughter Jennifer Crawford.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at 11AM in St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Ave., Hershey. The family will begin receiving guests at 10:30AM. Private interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery in Branford CT.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions be made to St. Joan of Arc -Heart of the Parish or Cornwall Manor Benevolent Fund, 1 Boyd St., Cornwall, PA. Hoover Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., of Hershey, is handling the arrangements. Send condolences via the online guest book at www.hooverfuneralhome.comwww.pennlive.com/obits

Make a contribution to St. Joan of Arc's Heart of the Parish here.