Obituary of Jacqueline H. McCardell, 68

Jacqueline H. McCardell, 68, of Lititz, died September 27, 2018 at Hospice and Community Care of Lancaster in Mt. Joy.

Born November 15, 1949 in Latrobe, PA; a daughter of the late William and Margaret (Simko) Henretty.

On July 14, 1973 she married Jay P. McCardell, III who preceded her in death.

She was a member of St. James Catholic Church in Lititz and a former member of St. Patrick’s in Carlisle and Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Church in Shippensburg. She was also a member of the PSEA and the NEA.

Jackie was a special education teacher for the public schools: Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12, Lurgan and Fairview Elementary before her retirement. She enjoyed art, painting, travel and Pittsburgh sports.

She was a beloved wife, mother, sister and friend and cherished spending time with family and friends.

She is survived by three sons, Jay P. McCardell, IV, DO (Jessica) of Lancaster, Sean T. McCardell (Jennifer) of Pittsburgh and Patrick M. McCardell of Shippensburg; three brothers, Michael Henretty of the Philippines, Peter Henretty of Texas and Kevin Henretty of Arizona; one sister, Mary Ellen Upell of Arizona and eight grandchildren.

A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Our Lady of the Visitation Church, 305 N. Prince Street, Shippensburg, PA 17257. Inurnment will follow at 1:30 PM, in Cumberland Valley Memorial Gardens, 1921 Ritner Highway, Carlisle, PA 17013.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Jacqueline’s name may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, woundedwarriorproject.org – by mail at Wounded Warrior Project, P. O. Box 75817 Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517, or Marine Toys for Tots, toysfortots.org – by mail at Marine Toys for Tots, The Cooper Center, 18251 Quantico Gateway Drive, Triangle, VA 22172-1776 or a catholic charity of your choosing.

A guest book can be signed or condolences sent to the family at www.heintzelmanfuneralhome.com.