Stanley W. Stewart, 93, of Hershey, PA passed away peacefully at home on March 8, 2018 surrounded by his family. Stan was born on July 30, 1924 to Joseph and Esther Stewart.
Surviving Stan are his wife of 70 years, Marie (D'Ambrosio) Stewart, sister Jacqueline (John) Walters, and daughters Stephanie (Ellis) Grossnickle and Sharon Kulina. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren, Stewart (Theresa), Christopher and Patrick Kulina, Kristen (Keith) Ritchey, Nathan (Audra) and Kathryn Grossnickle, 9 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers Bob and Jacque, sister Kathleen, and great-grandson Jackson.
Stan graduated from Hershey High School in 1942 and attended Hershey Junior College before enlisting in the United States Marines and serving in World War II where he received a Presidential Group Citation for bravery during the shelling of the Bougainville Airfields. Upon returning from the war, Stan and Marie owned and operated the East End Restaurant in Hummelstown for over 50 years where he could often be found behind the bar entertaining patrons.
Stan served as Commandant Emeritus of the Bob Smith Detachment of the Marine Corps League, was a Toys for Tots volunteer, and received the Legion of Honor Award from the Chapel of the Four Chaplains in 2010. He also was a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Stan's greatest joy was time spent with his family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and his Marine Corps comrades. Stan was a great joke teller and loved sharing stories of crabbing on the Chesapeake Bay and traveling around the world. He enjoyed putting up American flags in Hummelstown and Fort Indiantown Gap during the holidays and was always available to lend a hand to someone in need.
Viewing will be held at the Hoover Funeral Home in Hershey on Wednesday, March 14, from 5:00-7:00 pm with the Rosary being recited at 4:45 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, March 15, at 11:00 am at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033 with interment to follow at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery with full military honors.
Published on Pennlive.com and in The Patriot-News on Mar. 11, 2018
Surviving Stan are his wife of 70 years, Marie (D'Ambrosio) Stewart, sister Jacqueline (John) Walters, and daughters Stephanie (Ellis) Grossnickle and Sharon Kulina. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren, Stewart (Theresa), Christopher and Patrick Kulina, Kristen (Keith) Ritchey, Nathan (Audra) and Kathryn Grossnickle, 9 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers Bob and Jacque, sister Kathleen, and great-grandson Jackson.
Stan graduated from Hershey High School in 1942 and attended Hershey Junior College before enlisting in the United States Marines and serving in World War II where he received a Presidential Group Citation for bravery during the shelling of the Bougainville Airfields. Upon returning from the war, Stan and Marie owned and operated the East End Restaurant in Hummelstown for over 50 years where he could often be found behind the bar entertaining patrons.
Stan served as Commandant Emeritus of the Bob Smith Detachment of the Marine Corps League, was a Toys for Tots volunteer, and received the Legion of Honor Award from the Chapel of the Four Chaplains in 2010. He also was a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Stan's greatest joy was time spent with his family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and his Marine Corps comrades. Stan was a great joke teller and loved sharing stories of crabbing on the Chesapeake Bay and traveling around the world. He enjoyed putting up American flags in Hummelstown and Fort Indiantown Gap during the holidays and was always available to lend a hand to someone in need.
Viewing will be held at the Hoover Funeral Home in Hershey on Wednesday, March 14, from 5:00-7:00 pm with the Rosary being recited at 4:45 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, March 15, at 11:00 am at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033 with interment to follow at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery with full military honors.
Published on Pennlive.com and in The Patriot-News on Mar. 11, 2018
Stanley W. Stewart, 93, of Hershey, PA passed away peacefully at home on March 8, 2018 surrounded by his family. Stan was born on July 30, 1924 to Joseph and Esther Stewart.
Surviving Stan are his wife of 70 years, Marie (D'Ambrosio) Stewart, sister Jacqueline (John) Walters, and daughters Stephanie (Ellis) Grossnickle and Sharon Kulina. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren, Stewart (Theresa), Christopher and Patrick Kulina, Kristen (Keith) Ritchey, Nathan (Audra) and Kathryn Grossnickle, 9 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers Bob and Jacque, sister Kathleen, and great-grandson Jackson.
Stan graduated from Hershey High School in 1942 and attended Hershey Junior College before enlisting in the United States Marines and serving in World War II where he received a Presidential Group Citation for bravery during the shelling of the Bougainville Airfields. Upon returning from the war, Stan and Marie owned and operated the East End Restaurant in Hummelstown for over 50 years where he could often be found behind the bar entertaining patrons.
Stan served as Commandant Emeritus of the Bob Smith Detachment of the Marine Corps League, was a Toys for Tots volunteer, and received the Legion of Honor Award from the Chapel of the Four Chaplains in 2010. He also was a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Stan's greatest joy was time spent with his family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and his Marine Corps comrades. Stan was a great joke teller and loved sharing stories of crabbing on the Chesapeake Bay and traveling around the world. He enjoyed putting up American flags in Hummelstown and Fort Indiantown Gap during the holidays and was always available to lend a hand to someone in need.
Viewing will be held at the Hoover Funeral Home in Hershey on Wednesday, March 14, from 5:00-7:00 pm with the Rosary being recited at 4:45 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, March 15, at 11:00 am at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033 with interment to follow at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery with full military honors.
Published on Pennlive.com and in The Patriot-News on Mar. 11, 2018
Surviving Stan are his wife of 70 years, Marie (D'Ambrosio) Stewart, sister Jacqueline (John) Walters, and daughters Stephanie (Ellis) Grossnickle and Sharon Kulina. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren, Stewart (Theresa), Christopher and Patrick Kulina, Kristen (Keith) Ritchey, Nathan (Audra) and Kathryn Grossnickle, 9 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers Bob and Jacque, sister Kathleen, and great-grandson Jackson.
Stan graduated from Hershey High School in 1942 and attended Hershey Junior College before enlisting in the United States Marines and serving in World War II where he received a Presidential Group Citation for bravery during the shelling of the Bougainville Airfields. Upon returning from the war, Stan and Marie owned and operated the East End Restaurant in Hummelstown for over 50 years where he could often be found behind the bar entertaining patrons.
Stan served as Commandant Emeritus of the Bob Smith Detachment of the Marine Corps League, was a Toys for Tots volunteer, and received the Legion of Honor Award from the Chapel of the Four Chaplains in 2010. He also was a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Stan's greatest joy was time spent with his family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and his Marine Corps comrades. Stan was a great joke teller and loved sharing stories of crabbing on the Chesapeake Bay and traveling around the world. He enjoyed putting up American flags in Hummelstown and Fort Indiantown Gap during the holidays and was always available to lend a hand to someone in need.
Viewing will be held at the Hoover Funeral Home in Hershey on Wednesday, March 14, from 5:00-7:00 pm with the Rosary being recited at 4:45 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, March 15, at 11:00 am at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 359 West Areba Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033 with interment to follow at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery with full military honors.
Published on Pennlive.com and in The Patriot-News on Mar. 11, 2018
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