Born August 13, 1942, in Shamokin, to the late George I. and Mary Ann (Concannon) Hartzel. She graduated from Lourde’s regional high school.
She is preceded in death by her brother Thomas Hartzel; and her sisters, Catherine “Kakie” and Angela Hartzel.
Surviving Sally is her loving husband of 50 years, James Edward Bogdan; their son, James George (Korryn) Bogdan; daughter, Mary (Brian) Parsons; grandchildren, Sarah, Rachel and Leah Bogdan and Josie Parsons; sister, Mary (David) Moser, of Milton, PA; and brothers George (Linda) Hartzel, of Hockessin, DE, John (Lonnie) Hartzel, of Allentown, PA and Jimmy (Cindy) Hartzel of Scottsdale, AZ; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Sally worked for 20 years as an administrative asst. for Penndot; and served as a teacher’s aide at Good Shepherd Catholic School. Her greatest joy in life was motherhood and she loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She loved time with her family and visiting Knoebels together, as well as taking cruises with her daughter, notably their trips to Alaska and Ireland.
Due to current restrictions on public gathering, a memorial mass will be held at a later date at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 3435 E Trindle Road, Camp Hill. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery; 1313 S York St, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be me to the American Breast Cancer Foundation; 10400 Little Patuxent Parkway Suite 480, Columbia, MD 21044.