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This page is dedicated to informing our parishioner’s of recent death’s within our parish. The parish community of St. Joan of Arc extends our deepest sympathies to the families & friends of these individuals.
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This page is dedicated to informing our parishioner’s of recent death’s within our parish. The parish community of St. Joan of Arc extends our deepest sympathies to the families & friends of these individuals.
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![]() Joan Schreck Higgins (March 10, 1939 - June 29, 2020) Joan Schreck Higgins, 81, formerly of Beaufort, SC, and Downingtown, PA, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2020, after a battle with Alzheimer’s dementia. Born in Harrisburg, Joan was the daughter of the late John and Grace (Albright) Schreck. Don’t let her small frame deceive you; Joan was an impressive college athlete, playing field hockey at Immaculata College. But more impressive than her athletic skills were the dear, lifelong friends she made at Immaculata. We thank them for loving our Joanie girl so well. Joan worked as a teacher, but her ultimate vocations were to be a loving (but stoically German) wife to her husband, Joe, a jovial Irishman, and to be a mother and grandmother. She was so proud of her children and her grandchildren (who knew her as “Ninny”). An avid reader, one of Joan’s greatest joys was reading a novel while rocking away on her marsh-facing porch, a grandchild or two at her feet. She would rise early in the morning for her long walks, and she could’ve walked around the globe if she didn’t destroy her shoes by making every pair of Keds into “slip-ons.” Joan is survived by: husband, Martin (“Joe”) Higgins of Hershey; daughter, Mary Beth Higgins of Hershey; sons, Brian J. Higgins of Winnetka, IL, Sean D. Higgins of Columbia, SC, and Patrick M. Higgins of Beaufort, SC; and sister, Sally Wolfe of New Cumberland, PA; also surviving are her 11 grandchildren, for whom she baked “homemade” Toll House cookies. She was preceded in death by her infant twins, Kathryn and Mary, and her sweet granddaughter Victoria Teal Higgins. What a joyous hope in their reunion! A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, July 3, 2020 at 12:30 pm at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Ave, Hershey. Interment will be private. There will be no viewing or visitation. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution in her memory to the Masonic Village Hospice, 98 Masonic Drive, Suite 101, Elizabethtown, PA 17022. That’s where the saints are!
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Alfreda Siemianowski of Hershey, passed away on June 25, 2020 at home. She was born on February 13, 1930 in Natrona, Pennsylvania. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 1st at 11 AM in St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Avenue., Hershey, PA. Internment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Harrisburg, PA.
Henry Joseph Piccinini
(July 06, 1930 - July 02, 2020) Henry J Piccinini of Hershey, PA and formerly of Chicago, IL. Loving husband to Joanne, Dearest father of Robert and Jean (Bruggemeier), grandfather to Olivia, Nicholas, Emily, Amy, Grace and Allison passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Thursday, July 2nd. Hank honorably served in the United States Navy, on the destroyer, USS Amen during the Korean conflict, as the ships radio communication specialist. He was honorably discharged in 1953 when he began a long career at Western Electric/AT&T he held a position in engineering until his retirement in 1990. Hank was an extraordinary man who walked the simple path in life. He preferred time with family and friends over material pursuits. He would choose an afternoon drink with a friend over an evening on the town. He will be remembered for his wry sense of humor, quiet demeanor, and devotion to his family and friends. He enjoyed listening to Frank Sinatra, participating in water sports, and watching the Chicago Cubs. Hank was a strong, proud, and good man. He is so loved and will be missed by many. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Noon on Tuesday, July 7th in the St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Avenue, Hershey PA 17033. Visitation will begin at 11:30am at the church. Inurnment will be private at the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, PA. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial contribution in Hank's name to Residential Hospice, 100 Sterling Parkway #110, Mechanicsburg PA 17050. ![]() Estelle R. Saxton (August 15, 1929 - June 20, 2020) Estelle R. Saxton, 90, of Hershey passed away on June 20, 2020 in her home. She was born August 15, 1929 in Wilkes Barre, a daughter of the late Patrick and Stella (Miscavage) Sperduto. She was a retired registrar for the Commonwealth of PA, Division of Vital Records. Estelle was a former member of St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Memberships and organizations include; St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Hershey, State Democratic Women’s Federation, Democratic Committee Woman in Harrisburg and Derry Township, volunteered for PA Democratic Committee, Hershey Symphony and Harrisburg Arts Festival. Estelle was the widow of James L. Saxton who passed on May 30, 2012. She is survived by her sister, Dorothy Eipper of Franklin, NC and many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Vincent Sperduto and sisters, Marie Schappert and Jean Sperduto. Services will be private with interment in the Hershey Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. box 897, Hershey PA 17033. Share condolences at www.hooverfuneralhome.com Vito Amato passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 6, 2020. He was 88 years old. Born on February 9, 1932 in Carini, Palermo, Italy. He was the last surviving of six brothers and sisters.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years; Rosa Purpura Amato: his children; Natale and his wife Mariella, Antonella and her husband Pietro, Antonio and his wife Nunzia, and Rosalba and her husband Francesco: and his ten grandchildren; Vito, Gabriella, Fabio, Giulian, Ivan, Noah, Isabella, Mirko, Alexia, and Mia. In Italy he worked at a telephone company. He migrated to the United States in 1982 and moved to Hummelstown, where he worked and owned JoJo’s Pizza. His passion until the end was working on his garden and spending time with his grandchildren. A man of few words but was known by all for his wise advise, Italian proverbs, and tongue twisters. He will be greatly missed, but his family and friends have comfort in knowing he is watching over everyone from his garden in heaven. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, June 11 at 11:00am in St Joan of Arc Church 359 West Areba Avenue, Hershey. Entombment will be in Resurrection Cemetery following the mass. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Compassionate Care Hospice https://www.amedisys.com/services/hospice-care/volunteers-and-donations/ Share condolences with the family at www.hooverfuneralhome.com. Natalie Shovlin, 90, of Columbia Cottage in Campbelltown and formerly of Hershey, passed away unexpectedly on May 14, 2020 in the Hershey Medical Center.She was born May 25, 1929 in Saint Clair, PA, daughter of the late Alex and Anna (Bojko) Markovitch.
Natalie was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Hershey. She was the widow of Daniel Shovlin who passed away in 1996. Surviving are her: daughter, Kathleen Shovlin; two sons, Gerard Shovlin and Dan (Tiffani) Shovlin; three grandchildren, Natalie Rose Shovlin-Bankhole, Dempsey and Miranda Shovlin. Prayer service with interment following in the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery will be private. Memorial contributions can be made to her church at 359 West Areba Avenue, Hershey PA 17033. Share condolences with the family at www.hooverfuneralhome.com ![]() Elizabeth (Sherbine) Frola LTC USAR (Ret), 73, of Harrisburg, formerly of Hershey, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at home. She was born on February 22, 1947, in McKeesport, PA, and grew up in West Middlesex, PA, the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Considine) Sherbine. Beth was a graduate of West Middlesex High School. She obtained her Nursing Diploma from St. Francis Hospital in New Castle, PA; her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Loretto Heights College in Denver, CO: and her Master of Science in Nursing from Penn State University. She served on active duty at Fitzsimons General Hospital, Denver, CO, during the Vietnam War. Beth then joined the Army Reserve and with her active duty time served a total of 27 years, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. Her reserve unit, the 316th Station Hospital was mobilized during Desert Storm, and she served with them in Riyahd, Saudi Arabia. Beth worked at The Milton S. Hershey Medial Center in Nursing Education for 33 years until retirement after her marriage to Jerry Frola in 2005. She was a member of St. Joan of Arc Church in Hershey where she was a Lector, an Extra-ordinary Minister of Holy Communion, a member of the Parish Nurse Ministry which she helped organize in 1997, and a member of the Consolation/Bereavement Ministry. Beth was also a Cursillista. In her retirement she volunteered with Vision Resources of PA to read for the blind, and she also volunteered with the Visiting Nurse Association to give flu shots during the flu season. Beth was a faith-filled person and dedicated Catholic who liked people and kept in touch with many friends. She enjoyed reading and cooking. She loved to travel and was able with her husband to visit over 19 foreign countries and nearly all of the 50 states Beth is survived by her husband, Jerry; step-sons, Edward (Gail) and Michael (Melanie) both of Virginia; step-grandchildren, Matthew, Diane, Kyra and Nicholas; brother, Joseph (Darlene) Sherbine of Sharpsville, PA; nephews, Douglas and Scott Sherbine; and sister-in-law, Christine Sherbine of New York. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Gregory Sherbine. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date in St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Hershey. Interment will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Pittsburgh, PA. Trefz & Bowser Funeral Home, Inc, 114 West Main Street, Hummelstown, is handling the arrangements. The family suggests memorial contributions to the “Heart of the Parish Fund”, St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033; or to the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, PO Box 4469, Washington, DC 20017 (milarch.org/donate). The family would like to extend a special thank you to Beth’s long-time nurse friends and Hospice of Central Pennsylvania for their support during the last few months. ![]() Amelia “Mickey” Joan Verrazzani, of Hershey, PA passed away peacefully on May 8, 2020, at the age of 98. Amelia was born November 22, 1921 in Montemerano, Italy, the first-born of the late Claudio and Maria (Nutti) Rossi. Amelia arrived in America from Italy when she was 3 years old and moved to Hershey, PA with her parents. She was a graduate of Hershey High School, Class of 1939. She and her three younger brothers grew up on Granada Avenue, the same street where she would later meet her husband Steno. Her love of fashion and beauty started as a young girl, and led to her position as a buyer at The Hershey Department Store. She was always sharply dressed and never without her lipstick or jewelry. Mickey had a zest for life, loved to laugh and was joyful through her final days. Many cherished moments were shared with her big Italian family around the kitchen table. Her favorite word was “Yes!”, to any travel excursion, adventure, or invitation; whether it was spending more time in Florida, trips to Italy, bus trips to NYC, cruises with family or friends, breakfast with her girlfriends, or dinner at her favorite restaurants. Throughout her life, Mickey enjoyed many activities including entertaining, tennis, cards, dancing, musical events, and going to the beauty salon. She was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Hershey, the Counsel of Catholic Women and the Mohler Senior Center. Amelia is survived by her three children Pamela Foust, Lorraine Reese (husband, Scott), John Verrazzani (wife, Barbara); her brother Albert Rossi (wife, Dolores); 4 grandchildren Kristen Steele (husband, Scott), Scott Reese Jr., Jilian Treadway and Jessica Foust; 7 great-grandchildren Mia, Sammy, Tanner, Tyler, Carlin, Emma and Jada; 8 nieces and nephews; 9 great-nieces and nephews; and 2 great-great nieces. In addition to her parents, Mickey was also preceded in death by her loving husband Steno; her brothers Enrico “Ric” Rossi and Estenio “Stan” Rossi; and her son-in-law Wayne Foust. We will deeply miss the matriarch of our family and her infectious laugh, her warm smile, her gentle voice, her delicious pizzelles, and her infinite love, but we take comfort in the fact that she has been reunited with Steno, the love of her life, who she has been waiting to see again for 34 years. Che bella vita! Interment with a private graveside service will be in the Hershey Cemetery. A memorial mass will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to: Mohler Senior Center 25 Hope Dr. Hershey, PA 17033 Feel Your Boobies 4801 Lindle Rd. Harrisburg, PA 17111 St. Joan of Arc Church 359 W. Areba Ave. Hershey, PA 17033 Filomena Joan (Zaccagnini) Cramer, 88, of Hershey, died May 3, 2020 at home with her loving family by her side.
Filomena was the daughter of Lena & Philip Zaccagnini. She was employed at Penn State Hershey Medical Center since it first opened and continued working there part-time after her retirement. She was a member of Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Filomena is survived by sons Paul Cramer, Jr. (Patty), Carl Cramer, daughter Annette (Frank) Newcomb; three grandchildren; Sean and Nicholas Cramer, Ashley Newcomb; great-grandchildren, Chase and Brody Cramer; sisters Tillie Stover, Vera Rudegeair (Leo), brothers Philip Zaccagnini (Sandra) and Louie Zaccagnini (Sandy), 12 nieces and nephews, a large extended family, and dear friends. She was preceeded in death by her brother Richard Zaccagnini (Betty). There will be a private family viewing followed by interment in Hershey Cemetery. A Memorial Mass and Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to: St. Joan of Arc c/o Heart of the Parish Fund or Hospice & Community Care, 685 Good Drive, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA. 17604. Arrangements are with Hoover Funeral Home in Hershey. Online Condolences may be shared at hooverfuneralhome.com ![]() Phillip George Tomko, 81 of Hershey, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2020, from natural causes, surrounded by his loving family. Phillip was born October 27, 1938 in St. Clair, PA. Phillip was the son of the late George and Rose Tomko (Matta). He was married to the late Mary Frances Tomko (Romeo) and is survived by his three children: Craig (Emily) of Elizabethtown, Lisa Janssen (David) of Hershey, and Eric (Melissa) of Hershey. He was a loving Pop-Pop to Mallory, Grayson, Luke, Jacob, Noah, Carolina, and Eva. Phillip is predeceased by a sister Elizabeth Geiger. After graduating from St Clair High School, Phillip became a United States Marine when he completed training at Parris Island, SC. He then was an active member of the Marine Corps Reserves. He attended Williamsport Technical School and received a Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Phillip and Mary Frances moved to Hershey in 1968 when Phillip took a position with the Hershey Electric Company. He later worked for and retired from the PP&L Company. Phillip was a devout parishioner of St. Joan of Arc Church in Hershey where he attended mass daily, volunteered in several capacities, and participated as a member of the SJA Knights of Columbus Council. He was also an active member of the Marine Corps League, Det. #784 in Hummelstown. His hobbies included renovating real estate properties and keeping up on the latest news. His greatest happiness in life was being married to Mary Frances and spending time with his children, grandchildren, and attending his grandchildren’s sporting events, watching Penn State Football, Harrisburg Senators games, and family dinners. Phillip had a kind, gentle spirit and was always ready to help anyone in need. He will be greatly missed. He will be laid to rest at the Hershey Cemetery in a private, family ceremony. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society. |
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