Mary C. Whalen (1924 - 2014)

Mary C. (Gelbuda) Whalen, 90, of Harrisburg, formerly of Hershey, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2014.
She was born February 24, 1924 in Girardville, PA, a daughter of the late Charles and Dora (Nojunis) Gelbuda.

Mrs. Whalen was very proud of her Lithuanian heritage and her participation with the organization committee of the former 17th Airborne Division Co. C reunion. She retired as a waitress from the Hershey Hotel and along with her late husband owned and operated the former Palm Motel in Hershey. She was a member of the St. Joan of Arc Church in Hershey and the Hershey Italian Lodge.

Surviving are sons; William J., Jr., Ronald S., Charles P., and Robert R. Whalen; sister, Adele (Gelbuda) Sokolowski. Grandsons; David, Jeffrey(Anne), and Matthew Whalen. Granddaughters: Nikki Whalen (Dennis) Gipe; Jacqui Whalen (Chris) Sparrow; Marcia Whalen (Andrew) Ralph; Mauree Whalen (Jason) Shott; Leah Whalen (Seth) Wentz, and Leah, Matthew & Mauree's mother, Marcia Whalen. Also surviving are 7 great grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews.She was predeceased by her husband, William J. Whalen, Sr. and 3 brothers.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at 11:00 am in her church at 359 West Areba Ave., Hershey. Visitation will be in the church from 10 am until 11 am.
Interment will be in the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions be made to the Heart of the Parish Fund, c/o St. Joan of Arc Church, 359 W. Areba Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033. .Hoover Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., of Hershey, Pennsylvania, is handling the arrangements.

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