Maryann Malasavage (1931-2024)

Maryann (Shimkonis) Malasavage, 92, of Hershey passed away on January 8, 2024 in Country Meadows of Hershey. She was born on March 2, 1931 in Frackville, Pennsylvania and graduated from Mahanoy City High School, Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emil, son-in-law David Scherbarth, her mother, sister and brother.

She retired as a phlebotomist from Hershey Medical Center and worked atthe former Cocoa Inn of Hershey. After retirement she volunteered and worked at the St. Joan of Arc School Cafeteria. She was a member of St. Joan of Arc Church and The Council of Catholic Women.

She loved spending time with her grandchildren, water aerobics, gardening and was an avid reader.
She is survived by her son Mark, wife Carol, daughter Susan Zug, husband Peter, and daughter Marie Malasavage Scherbarth, husband David(deceased). Grandchildren, Adam Malasavage of Wilmington, Delaware,Matthew Scherbarth, Pittsburgh, Sarah Zug, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Benjamin Zug, Washington, DC and Andrew Scherbarth, Pittsburgh. She is also survived by two sisters, a brother, nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 10:30 am with Mass of Christian Burial being celebrated at 10:30am on Monday, January 15, 2024 at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Hershey. Burial will be in St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Cemetery, Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Joan of Arc School, 1525 Sandhill Road, Hummelstown PA 17036. The family would like to thank the staff at Country Meadows Hershey for their loving care these past months.