Doris Annibali (2024)

Doris J. Annibali, of Hershey, passed away on April 3, 2024, surrounded by loving family.

She was born in Mt. Pleasant, Pa., the daughter of the late Eber and Grace (Stauffer) Shumar. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Richard W. Annibali. She was also preceded in death by all her 15 sisters and brothers of which she was the third youngest. She leaves behind her daughters, Debi Annibali (Steven Leibowitz) and Cindy Groninger (John Groninger); 7 grandchildren (Alexa, Chad, Jeremy, Katie, Brett, Julia, and Shaine) and 3 great-grandsons (Finn, Woody, Landon); sister-in-law (Rene); special nephews and nieces including Rick, Brenda, Jeff, Karen, and many more she loved with all her heart.

After moving to Harrisburg to work at the State Capitol, she met her future husband, with whom she enjoyed 60 plus wonderful years, raising their children and grandchildren. Doris was a strong, independent woman who was an avid reader and loved to discuss current events. She was the consummate mother, loving, kind, strong in her beliefs and possessed an unwavering faith. She took joy in simple pleasures and liked to express her love for friends and family through food. To dine with or be fed by Doris was always an unforgettable experience of joy.

A visitation will be held Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 10:00 am with a Mass of Christian Burial immediately following at 11 am in the St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Hershey. Interment will be in the Hershey Cemetery following the Mass.