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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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Gerard George Trageser, 83, of Hummelstown, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2013, at the M.S. Hershey Medical Center.
Born September 27, 1929, in Baltimore, MD, he was a son of the late Henry and Melvina (Parr) Trageser. Mr. Trageser was a devoted member of Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church, Palmyra, and participated in Catholic social justice through which he was instrumental in starting the JustFAITH movement in central PA. Gerard was an Executive Director for the American Cancer Society in various states for over 25 years. He enjoyed leathermaking, woodworking, computer technology, politics, and gatherings with friends and neighbors alike. Surviving are his loving wife of 43 years, Vivian R. (Ortega) Trageser; a son, Philip Trageser; a daughter, Catherine O'Neill and her husband, Rob; 3 grandchildren, Marcus Black, Quinn O'Neill, and Liam O'Neill; 3 brothers, Jack Trageser and his wife, Flo, Jim Trageser and his wife, Judy, and Jerome Trageser and his wife, Claire; 2 sisters, Barbara Brown and her husband, Hersh, and Melvina Gayo; and many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, October 1, 2013, 11:00 a.m., at Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church, 245 West Pine Street, Palmyra, PA 17078. Viewing will be from 10-11:00 a.m. at the church. Inurnment at Resurrection Cemetery will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society -- Hope Lodge , 125 Lucy Avenue, Hummelstown, PA 17036 and/or Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church at the above address. - See more at: http://obits.pennlive.com/obituaries/pennlive/obituary.aspx?n=gerard-george-trageser&pid=167233522&fhid=28177#sthash.WOoEquVz.dpuf
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Ronald Edward Clapp, 47, of Lykens, passed away with family by his side on Sunday, September 29th at the M.S. Hershey Medical Center. He was born Tuesday, August 2, 1966 in Washington, PA to David Clapp and Patricia (Bainer) Hoek. He is survived by his loving wife Martha Ann (Molchen) Clapp.
He graduated from Washington High School in 1984 and went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Air Force. After the military he continued to serve and protect as a Corporal in the Pennsylvania State Police. He was a member of FOP Keystone Lodge 41, PSP Hockey Team, Road Dogs MC, and a faithful member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Most importantly he was a loving husband, father, and friend who will be dearly missed. He is survived by 2 sons, David Clapp and wife Lauren and Daniel Clapp; and a brother, Scott Clapp. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, October 3rd at 11:00 AM at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 W. Areba Ave., Hershey, PA 17033 with Rev. Pius Tukura Michael and Rev. Darius GC Moss as Celebrants. Burial with full military honors will follow in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. Family and friends are invited for viewing on Wednesday, October 2nd from 5 to 9 PM and on Thursday from 8 to 10 AM at Rothermel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 25 W. Pine St., Palmyra 17078. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his honor to Troopers Helping Troopers, 3625 Vartan Way, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.rothermelfuneralhome.com. - See more at: http://obits.pennlive.com/obituaries/pennlive/obituary.aspx?n=ronald-e-clapp&pid=167281669&fhid=22861#sthash.xuvTkraw.dpuf |
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