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     Other sources record that Gioyanna Ciervo was known as.³ She also went by the name of Anna. Gioyanna Ciervo is also referred to as Anna Louise Marchione in some sources.⁴ She was born on 23 November 1913, Readiing, Berks County, PA.^5,6,4 She was the daughter of Anthonio Ciervo and Agatha Buro.² Gioyanna Ciervo married Moses Edward Strohecker, son of John Alfred Strohecker and Mary Jane Wiest, on 15 April 1932, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA.³ Gioyanna Ciervo and Moses Edward Strohecker were divorced in September 1951 Schuylkill County, PA; Newspaper report on divorces granted in Schuylkill County:
Moses Strawhecker, Plaza Hotel, Pottsville, against Giovanna Strawhecker, 415 Madison St., Wilmington, Delaware. The couple was married in Pottsville April 15, 1932 Desertion from May 17, 1945, was charged.³ Gioyanna Ciervo died on 8 October 2011, at age 97.^7,6

     John Edward Moses Strohecker was born in September 1933, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,1,3 He was the son of Moses Edward Strohecker and Gioyanna Ciervo.¹ John Edward Moses Strohecker died on 20 June 2019, Manchester, CT, at age 85.²
Funeral home obituary:
John Edward Moses Strohecker
September 19, 1933 - June 20, 2019John (Jack) Edward Moses Strohecker, 85, of Manchester, CT, passed away peacefully at home after a long battle with heart disease. Born in Pottsville, PA September 1933, to parents Moses Strohecker and Anna Davis. Jack is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary Strohecker, and his 4 children: Craig and his wife Laura, Lori, Philip and Tracy, and his 6 grandchildren: Lindsey, Christopher, Skylar, Bryce, Alex, and Nicole, and his Miniature Poodle Koko. Jack faced many challenges as a young child, as he lived in the Pottsville Children’s Home for 8 years, along with his siblings: Jacqueline, James, Jane, Richard and David.
As a young man Jack was fostered and mentored by the administrator of the Pottsville Hospital, Mr. James Kirk, who helped him acquire a job at the hospital, as well as aided in shaping his future. Jack was then trained at the United States Naval Training Center, Bainbridge and served state side as a lab technician in the Navy for 4 years during the Korean War. He proudly cared for many soldiers coming back from Korea. After his enlistment Jack obtained a History degree from Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, PA. He was an avid reader of military and history books and had a great love of knowledge. Jack was quite ambitious and had many different jobs in his youth before settling into a life long career as a claims executive for Aetna Insurance Company, which gave him the opportunity to live in several different parts of the country from California to Connecticut, and to travel abroad and see the world. Jack loved life and lived it to the fullest. He was very active in sports. He skied, played tennis and golf, and was also an avid sports fan for the UCONN women’s basketball team, the Sox, and the Pats. He will be remembered for his tenacious spirit, strength, intelligence, and humor. Jack was a fighter, which helped him overcome any situation. It allowed him to live a long and beautiful life with his loving family and many friends.
A Celebration of Life service is planned for Saturday June 29th at the Brooklawn Funeral Home 12:00 – 2:00pm. (511 Brook St, Rocky Hill, CT 06067). In lieu of flowers you are welcome to make a donation in his honor to the Connecticut Humane Society (701 Russell Rd, Newington, CT 06111), in honor of his love for animals.²

     Jacqueline Strohecker was born on 11 October 1935, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Moses Edward Strohecker and Gioyanna Ciervo.¹ Jacqueline Strohecker married Harold Baker Jacoby, son of Russell Oren Jacoby and Emma Grace Baker, on 19 September 1958, New Market, Shenandoah County, VA.³ Jacqueline Strohecker died on 31 March 2023, Shippensburg, Cumberland County, PA, at age 87.²
Funeral home obituary:
Jacqueline Jacoby
October 11, 1935 — March 31, 2023
Jacqueline “Jacquie” Jacoby, 87, of Shippensburg, departed her life on the afternoon of Friday, March 31, 2023, in the loving arms of her son, at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born on October 11, 1935, in Pottsville, Schuylkill Co., Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Moses and Giovana “Anna” (Cervio) Strohecker. Jacquie was a 1953 graduate of Pottsville High School and a 1957 graduate of Shippensburg State Teachers College. She married Harold B. “Hank” Jacoby on September 19, 1958. He preceded her in death on June 28, 2000.
Jacquie worked for the Big Spring School District as an Elementary teacher for 32 years, retiring in 1991. She was a member of the Shippensburg First Church of God, where she enjoyed being a part of the choir.
Jacquie was an avid lover of all sports her entire life. Her favorite sport was baseball, and her ultimate favorite player was Pete Rose. A highlight of her life was being able to speak to Pete Rose on the phone and receive a signed baseball. She was a black and gold Steeler’s fan and enjoyed being able to see “Big Ben” play during a pre-season game. Being an athlete herself, she played four years on the Shippensburg State Teachers College women’s basketball team and on multiple PA Senior Olympic teams and individual sports including softball, basketball, volleyball, shuffleboard, badminton, long jump, high jump, shot put, and the 100-meter run. She earned a total of 44 Olympic metals in gold, silver and bronze in both team and individual events. Her traveling softball team was the PA Phillies, where they competed all over the United States representing Pennsylvania.
Jacquie loved not only participating as an athlete in sports but also volunteered as an umpire and concession manager for the Shippensburg Little League. She coached her grandson in baseball with the Lurgan Orioles. She was always known lovingly as the official team grandmother.
She served on the board of the Jack’s Baseball Team, which became known as The Shippensburg Stars Baseball Team and was a member of a local bowling league in her younger years. Being a huge community supporter, over the years, she would often be seen at local sporting events cheering on our future athletes or volunteering to lend a hand.
She enjoyed reading, drawing and painting. Watching classic movies and a ball game were some of her favorite things to do. She was quick to smile and laugh. Every person that met Jacquie easily fell in love with her. Jacquie had a deep faith and lived each day with gratitude, compassion, love and joy.
Jacquie is survived by her daughter, Evelyn G. “Evie” Russell and husband Scott of Nicholasville, KY; her son, Benjamin A. “Ben” Jacoby and wife Kimberly of Shippensburg, PA; grandchildren, Mara (Fay) Hollis and husband Joseph of Lexington, KY; Anthony Jacoby and wife Abigaill of Shippensburg, PA; Billy Russell and wife Kayla of Lexington, KY; Nicholas Jacoby and fiancé Taryn Miller of Shippensburg, PA; great grandchildren, Brock and Isabella Russell of Lexington, KY; Grace Hollis of Lexington, KY; Charlotte Jacoby of Shippensburg, PA; sibling David Strohecker of Schuylkill Haven, PA.
In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by her siblings John “Jack” Strohecker; Jane Prince; James Strohecker; Richard Strohecker and dear friend Nancy Cawthern.
A memorial service will be held at 6:30 pm on June 9, 2023, at the Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc., Shippensburg. Pastor Gary Hornbaker will officiate. Interment will be private. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on June 9, 2023 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Shippensburg First Church of God, 121 E King Street, Shippensburg, PA, 17257 or Shippensburg Little League, P.O. Box 461, Shippensburg, PA 17257.²

     Jane Strohecker was born on 15 August 1937, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Moses Edward Strohecker and Gioyanna Ciervo.¹ Jane Strohecker married Waymon Stewart Prince, son of Albert Lawrence Prince and Zadie Horne, on 20 September 1958.² Jane Strohecker died on 12 November 2001, Lake Wynonah, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 64.^2,3
Newspaper obituary:
Jane S. Prince
Jane S. Prince, 64, of Lake Wynonah, died Monday at home.
Born in Pottsville, Aug. 15, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Moses and Anna Ciervo Strohecker. She was a graduate of Pottsville High School and Penn State University. She was employed at the former Children's Home, Mechanicsville.
Surviving are her husband, Wayman "Stu," to whom she was married 43 years on Sept. 20; a daughter, Catherine C. Prince, at home; three brothers, John Strohecker, Massachusetts, and James A. and David A. Strohecker, both of Schuylkill Haven; a sister, Jacqueline Jacoby, Shippensburg.
Services and interment will be held at the convenience of the family. James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville, is in charge.
Republican and Herald (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 14 Nov 2001, Wed, Page 2.²

     James Arden Strohecker was born on 17 August 1939, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,2,3 He was the son of Moses Edward Strohecker and Gioyanna Ciervo.¹ James Arden Strohecker was baptized on 27 December 1942, Church of the Savior, Reading, Berks County, PA.² He died on 8 September 2009, Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 70.³
Newspaper obituary:
James A. Strohecker
September 8, 2009
James A. Strohecker, 70, of 212 Penny Lane, Schuylkill Haven, died Tuesday at home.
Born in Pottsville, Aug. 17, 1939, he was a son of Anna Ciervo Strohecker and the late Moses E. Strohecker. He was married to the former Donna M. Cresswell since Nov. 3, 1979.
He was employed as a teacher at Kutztown School District, retiring in 1992. He was also the owner/operator of Astro Sound Corp., Schuylkill Haven, since 1972.
He was raised in the Protestant faith. He was a member of F&AM Lodge 138, Orwigsburg, Shriners of Reading and Pinecreek Fishing Club, McKeensburg.
Jim's true love in his life was his family and his music.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Jane Prince, and a brother, Richard Strohecker.
Surviving, in addition to his wife and mother, are a daughter, Elizabeth Strohecker, Pottsville; a son, Kurt A., husband of Cherryl Strohecker, Oceanside, Calif; a daughter, Krista S., wife of Aaron Clauser, Schuylkill Haven; three granddaughters, Kora Clauser, Vera Clauser and Lila Clauser; two grandsons, Andrew Strohecker and Slate Clauser; esteemed friend, John "Rick" Morgan, Pottsville; two brothers, John, husband of Mary Strohecker, Manchester, Conn., and David Strohecker, Schuylkill Haven; a sister, Jacqueline, widow of Hank Jacoby Shippensburg; numerous nieces and nephews.
Please celebrate Jim's life with his family at his residence, 212 Penny Lane, Schuylkill Haven, from noon to 6 p.m. Sept. 19. Private interment services will be held. The family would greatly appreciate if contributions would be made to Hillside SPCA Inc., PO. Box 233, Pottsville, PA 17901. Hamilton Funeral Home Inc., 116 S. Liberty St., Orwigsburg, has been entrusted with arrangements.
Republican and Herald (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 11 Sep 2009, Fri, Page 11.³

     Richard Allen Strohecker was born on 15 September 1942.¹ He was the son of Moses Edward Strohecker and Gioyanna Ciervo.¹ Richard Allen Strohecker was baptized on 27 December 1942, Church of the Savior, Reading, Berks County, PA.¹ He died before 8 September 2009.²