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Patrick J. Pronio, 58, of York, formerly of Hershey, passed away on April 12, 2021.

He was born September 15, 1962 in Hershey to Vincent and Veronica "Ronnie" (Prang) Pronio.

Growing up, Pat had worked at his family’s grocery store, Pronio's Market; he graduated from Bishop McDevitt High School and St. Joseph's University and had worked at Harrisburg Area Community College.
Patrick is survived by his mother, Ronnie Pronio; wife, Marianne (Verbos) Pronio; son, Astin (wife, Kerry) Pronio; grandson, Nolan Patrick Pronio; sisters, Paula and Lorna Pronio; brother, Michael (wife, MaryJo) Pronio.

He was preceded in death by his father, Vincent A. Pronio.

A visitation will be held in the Hoover Funeral Home, 88 Lucy Ave., Hershey on Saturday, April 17, 2021 from 10:30 - 12:30PM.  Funeral Mass will follow at 1 PM in St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Ave., Hershey.  Interment will be in the Hershey Cemetery.  Those attending are asked to follow COVID19 guidelines, masks are required.

​Send condolences via the online guest book at www.hooverfuneralhome.com

​Helen A. Mazziotta, 89, formerly of New York and Arizona, passed away on February 23, 2021 in Vancouver, WA. She was born May 9, 1931 in Brooklyn, NY and retired from IBM as a data processor. She is survived by her children, Barbara (Bernie) Falk, Tom Nielson, Dan Nielson and Karen Nielson; 3 grandchildren and 3 great grand children. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00pm on Thursday, April 8th in the St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church in Hershey. Inurnment will be in Hershey Cemetery. Share condolences at www.hooverfuneralhome.com

​Shirley J. Powell, 80, of Harrisburg passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at her home. Born in Beavertown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Catherine (Sassaman) Hendricks. She was the wife of Donald P. Powell with whom she shared over 61 years of marriage. She worked as a volunteer librarian for over 40 years with St. Joan of Arc Catholic School in Hershey. Shirley was an avid reader, loved going to flea markets and shopping, baking, and crocheting. She was preceded in death by her infant daughters, Carla and Susan Powell. Survived by her children: Donald Powell Jr., Linda Beachel wife of Timothy, Jennifer Engle wife of Timothy, and Christopher Powell. Also surviving are 4 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; sister, Beatrice Reichenbach and brother, Robert C. Hendricks husband of Betsy. In keeping with Shirley's wishes there will be no formal service.

Andy went to be with the Lord peacefully on March 24, 2021, at 11:55 pm. His family was with him daily during his faithful Christian departure from this earth.  Andy was born on April 8,1929 in Hazlebrook, Luzerne County, PA, a son of the late John and Mary (Sisock) Hricak, He was also preceded to heaven by his seven brothers Tommy, Johnny, Steve, Joe, Mike, Bernie, and Billy. He is survived by his devoted wife of 67 years Yvonne (Magrini); his children Jim, Jay, and Judy; and grandchildren Evan and Gretchen.

Andy spent his life proudly serving the country he loved while selflessly providing for his family. He enlisted in the United States Air Force at 18 years old, where he became a decorated Veteran. His 40 years of military service were a great source of pride for Andy and his family. He played a role in multiple global conflicts as a member of the U.S. Air Force and as a senior master sergeant and loadmaster with the 193rd Special Operations Wing of the Pennsylvania Air National Guard, logging more than 6,885 flight hours, and as a civilian member of Navy support operations. Even after he retired from this storied career, he volunteered in the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Emergency Department from 1996 until 2020. Life was not easy for Andy growing up as one of eight brothers during the Great Depression, but his faith in God taught and learned from his mom Mary served him well his entire life.
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Andy was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church for over 60 years, where he served as an usher for many of those years. Andy devoted his entire life to serving family, country, and community and is an example for all of us of a life well-lived. Even in his final act, he cemented together the family he loved so much. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in his church. Private interment with military honors will be at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to St. Joan of Arc Church, Centennial Project, 305 West Areba Avenue Hershey PA 17033.

Betty J. (Stroup) Stopay, 93, peacefully went to heaven on February 21, 2021 in her residence at Country Meadows of Hershey, with her family by her side. Born August 20, 1927 in Brunswick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Ardeth C. and Betty (Kotz) Stroup Kennedy, and adored step-daughter of Edward E. "Kenny" Kennedy. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Nicholas Stopay and her brother John Stroup. Betty is survived by daughters Kathleen B. Denton, C. Robyn Broderick, J. Kim Broderick and son-in-law, Mike Bowers; step-children Richard Stoppi (Patty), Nicholas Stopay (Kim) Michael Stopay and Denise A. Stopay; and extended family. Raised in Baltimore, Betty was a 1945 graduate of The Clara Barton Vocational School and worked her way up at the Baltimore News Post from "Gal Friday" to staff writer, and advice-giver of the lovelorn column. After her marriage to Frank Broderick, Betty set aside her dream of becoming a newspaper woman to become one outstanding, full-time mother and homemaker; in 1954 the family moved to Harrisburg. Betty was a Girl Scout leader, active member of Holy Family Church, avid reader, and a strong, genteel, intelligent, beautiful lady. After raising her girls, Betty returned to the workforce for several years and retired as Secretary of the Board for the Harrisburg School District. She was a member of St. Joan of Arc Church, PA School Boards Association, and Past-President of American Business Women's Association. Betty and her family thank the dedicated and compassionate Country Meadows staff, Lifesong Hospice, and medical team who saw her through a recent, though final bout with throat cancer.

A 10:30 am memorial service will be held at Neill Funeral Home in Harrisburg on Monday March 1st for family and local friends. Visitation will begin at 9:30 am with health, safety and seating restrictions observed. Private Interment will be at Resurrection Cemetery.

​For friends who may be interested, memorial gifts may be made to the Ronald McDonald House Charities, 745 W. Governor Rd., Hershey, PA 17033 or to the American Cancer Society, 112 Sipe St., Hummelstown, PA 17036. www.pennlive.com/obits


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Patricia Jane Gundermann, 79, peacefully passed away on February 28, 2021 surrounded by her family. Pat was preceded in death by her parents Edward and Dorothy (Weimer) Boyer and brother Edward and sister Joanne.  Pat is survived by her husband of nearly 60 years, John Gundermann, and sons John (Ruth), James (Laurie), Jeffrey (Laura), and Robert (Suzanne), grandchildren Erica (Alexander), Sam (Sarah), Arielle, Hannah, Margaret, Gabrielle, Kathleen, Teresa, Molly, Alexandra, Stephanie, Sara, and Dean. Pat is also survived by her loving sisters Nancy, Mary, Louann, Janet, and Rebecca.
Pat was born in Johnstown, PA and graduated from Bishop McCort High School and Cambria Rowe Business College. After raising her four boys she went to work and had a 20 year career with First National Bank of Pennsylvania.
Pat was a Lector and Eucharistic Minister at Our Mother of Sorrows Church, taught Sunday school at St. Benedict’s, worked on many charity fundraisers, and volunteered at the local hospital in Johnstown.  Her family was her first love with Thanksgiving gatherings, including extended family, being her favorite. She also enjoyed golf, bridge, bowling, ceramics, and traveling.

Pat and John moved to Hershey in 2017 and Pat entered Country Meadows of Hershey Memory Care Unit. The family is grateful for the wonderful care for Alzheimer’s disease Pat received from the Connections Staff for the past 3 1/2 years. Pat was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be missed.
Visitation with current covid-19 guidelines being adhered to will be on Thursday, March 4th from 4-6pm in the Hoover

​Funeral Home & Crematory in Hershey.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11am on Friday, March 5th in the St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church, 359 W. Areba Avenue in Hershey. Interment will follow in the Hershey Cemetery. Select the livestream tab at www.stjoanhershey.org to view the mass online.        

In Lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Country Meadows of Hershey Co-worker Foundation, 830 Cherry Drive, Hershey PA 17033 or online at https://www.countrymeadows.com/about-us/co-worker-foundation. Share condolences at www.hooverfuneralhome.com.

Maryann (Agresto) O'Connell, 81of Hummelstown, passed away on February 8, 2021 at the Masonic Village in Elizabethtown, PA. She was born March 22, 1939 in Shenandoah, PA, a daughter of the late Patrick and Jennie (Olivetto) Agresto.

​Maryann had been employed for years as a lab aide at the Penn State School of Medicine at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Although employed at the School of Medicine, her true passion was being a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking, helping to raise her grandchildren and praying. She was a kind soul who was willing and able to help anyone in need.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph J. O'Connell; her son, Frank O'Connell and her sister, Assunta Agresto.

​Mary Ann is survived by three sons, Joseph P. (Silvia) O'Connell of Palmyra, John K. (Karen) O'Connell of Mt. Joy, and Michael S. (Sandie) O'Connell of Hershey; two daughters, Patricia Jones of York Haven (fiance,Fabian West) and Nancy Keller of Hummelstown; daughter in law, Lisa O'Connell of Harrisburg, grandaughters, Melissa (Jeremy) Gorecki, Michelle O'Connell, Kristen O'Connell, Heather O'Connell, Kyra O'Connell, Ashley (Brad) Redinger, Aleisha (Tommy) Schiavoni, Shanitta (Jon) Gutt, Cheyenne (Kendrell Ervin) Jones, Amanda (Brian) Repa, Samantha Keller, Mariah Keller; grandsons, Jared (Anika) O'Connell, John Patrick (Savanna Sexton) O'Connell and Brandon O’Connell; eleven great grandchildren; two brothers, Patrick (Abbie) Agresto and Carmen (Renee) Agresto; sister, Theresa Corrado and fourteen nieces and nephews.

Viewing will begin at 10:30am immediately followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am on Monday, February 15th in the St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church in Hershey. Interment will follow in the Hershey Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to The Heart of the Parish Fund for St. Joan of Arc Church, West Areba Avenue, Hershey, Pa 17033, www.stjoanhershey.org.

On February 5, 2021 in Hershey, PA, Denise Michele Valente passed after a hard battle with cancer at age 55. She was comforted by her family and her companion John Peters.

Devoted mother of Mark (Caroline) and Brittany (Frank), and stepmother to Alison Tlaxcala (David) and Gordon Peters (Ashlyn). Daughter to Dolores Meister (Bill) and the late William Anderson (Janet). Sister to Karen Palumbo, Scott Anderson (Tracey) and the late Mark Anderson (Lisa), and stepsister to Jennifer Diaz (Victor) and Russell Brandt (Erica).

Denise enjoyed being surrounded by her family and friends. She loved being called Nece and Aunt Denise by her nieces and nephews Jacqueline Wilson (Jim), Louis Palumbo, Corrine Anderson (Harry), Amber Del Pidio (Sam), Penelope Diaz, Kelly Perrong (Rob) and Tommy Valente (Lauren); by her great-nieces and nephews Emma and Ava Perrong, and Benjamin and Graeme Wilson; and by her grandchildren Barrett and Bowen Tlaxcala, and Weston Peters. She is also survived by many adoring in-laws and extended family.

Denise was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She worked hard to earn her BA from Duquesne University while raising her children and caring for her late husband Gregory Valente. She was always the life of the party and could make anyone laugh. She loved traveling, especially to see her children across the country and the world. She had a gift for encouraging people to be their best selves and to follow their dreams.

​Relatives and friends are invited to attend funeral mass on Wednesday morning at 11:00AM at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church 359 W. Areba Ave., Hershey, PA 17033.  The service will also be available for viewing livestream on the church's website, https://www.stjoanhershey.org/

The family requests no flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Central PA, Attn: Development Department, 1320 Linglestown Rd., Harrisburg, PA 17110 would be appreciated.

Arrangements under the direction of HOOVER FUNERAL & CREMATORY of HERSHEY.
Send condolences at www.hooverfuneralhome.com

​​Camilla Elizabeth Sacco Tancredi passed peacefully at The Lebanon Valley Home in Annville on Sunday January 31, 2021, at the age of 102. We all were fortunate to have her share in our lives. Born in Hanoverdale, Pa, north of Hershey in 1918, she was the eldest daughter of Clement and Maria Sacco and the last surviving of her 6 siblings. She was also predeceased by her devoted and loving husband, Edward Carl Tancredi in 1992 after 54 years of marriage.

Camilla is survived by her children: Rev. Carl Tancredi D.Min., and Edwina (Paul) Eckenroth; grandchildren: Luke (Jen) Eckenroth, Jason (Barclay) Eckenroth, and Leah (Drew) Watson, along with 6 great-grandchildren. 

​She adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who will miss her enormously. As a lifelong member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, her family and faith were most important to her. She was a selfless and loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Lena loved entertaining and her home was always welcoming- the coffee was always on and the biscotti were readily available. 

The family wishes to extend our immense gratitude to the staff of The Lebanon Valley Home, UCC, in Annville for all their love and personal and professional care given to our mother, Bella (an endearing nickname) during her time there. 
Interment at the Hershey Cemetery will be private, however, a memorial Mass will be celebrated by her son, Fr. Carl at St. Joan of Arc Church in Hershey on Friday, February 12, at 11AM. 

​In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to The Heart of the Parish Fund for St.Joan of Arc Church, West Areba Avenue, Hershey, Pa 17033, www.stjoanhershey.org.

​Judy Ann Nangle Accorsi Hulett, 77, went home to be with the Lord on February 3, 2021.  

Born Judy Ann Nangle, September 18, 1943 in Aldan, PA, Judy is a 1961 graduate of Landsdowne - Aldan High School, The Charles Morris Price School of Journalism in Philadelphia, PA and Loyola University in Baltimore, MD. 
A devoted wife and mother, she is survived by her beloved husband, Thomas Hulett of 30 years; children, Michael Accorsi of Hershey, PA, Sherlyn Accorsi DiPaolo and husband Geoff of Marlton, NJ, Patrick Accorsi and husband David Cunningham of New Castle, NH; granddaughters, Alexandra Accorsi and Adrianna DiPaolo of Marlton, NJ; brothers, Thomas Nangle, John Nangle, Joe Nangle and wife Marian.

Judy was a copywriter for Strawbridge and Clothier in Philadelphia, and then continued her career in the News and Sports Department of St Joseph’s University.  She later became the Public Relations Director of Misericordia Hospital and was also member of the Advertising Club of Philadelphia. 

Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Betty Harris Nangle McGinnis Fralich and Joseph Nangle. 
Judy lived her life lead by her faith, compassion for others, and a love for the simple things in life.   
As a teenager, Mom zipped through her hometown on her shiny red Vespa on the way to field hockey practice or and then danced the night away on American Bandstand in the 1950’s. In June of 1968, she waited through the night in Washington D.C. to see the funeral procession of Robert F. Kennedy and was honored to participate in the march that followed. Judy was a talented watercolor artist, and in the early 1990’s traveled around the world as a Christian missionary visiting China, Russia, and several countries throughout the Middle East. 

Later in life, Judy wrote human interest stories for her local newspaper highlighting residents who achieved great things or some that just gave quietly but made a positive impact on the community.  Judy was also an active member of Freedom Valley Church in Gettysburg, PA. 

Our Mom lived with a genuine enthusiasm, infectious optimism, and a dedication to living life to the fullest. She truly did make each precious day count and her smile and laughter brightened every room she entered.  
We find comfort that Mom is finally home with the Lord, rejoicing and dancing again. 
 
“May the road rise to meet you Mom. 
May the wind be at your back. 
May the sun shine warm upon your face. 
May the rain fall softly on your fields;
And until we meet again
May you keep safe in the gentle loving arms of God. 
For everything there is a season;
A time for meeting;
A time to say goodbye;
In all things God is near,
always guiding your way.”

​On February 8, 2021, Judy will be laid to rest at Hershey Cemetery with a private service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Cookies for Kids Cancer, PO Box 415, Califon, NJ 07830