Phyllis “Jean” Cale, age 92 of Harrisburg, PA passed away on April 14, 2024 at Country Meadows in Hershey, PA. She was preceded in death by her parents Kirk and Martha (Gillian) Ney, her husband Robert Cale, and her brother William Ney.
Jean was born in Harrisburg, PA on September 17, 1931. She graduated from John Harris High School in 1949. She retired from the PA Department of Revenue. Jean was also a Weight Watchers lecturer and volunteer at the Penn State Hershey Medical Center.
She will be remembered for always having a joke ready in order to brighten someone’s day. Jean was a kind and generous person who went out of her way to help others. She also enjoyed the Philadelphia Phillies, animals, and spending time with her family.
She was married to Robert (Bob) Cale on August 6, 1951 for 62 years prior to his passing. She is survived by her three children: son Kenneth Cale (Arlene) of Suffern, NY, daughters Lynn Barr and Shari Cale (Penny) of Harrisburg, PA; four grandsons: Ryan Cale, Stephen Cale, Daniel Barr (Priscilla), Michael Barr (Laura); and four great grandchildren: Eleanor Jean, Callista, Gabriel, and Veronica Barr.
Schedule of services: Location: Susquehanna Valley Church at 6433 Union Deposit Road, Harrisburg PA 17111. Friday, April 26, 2024, Visitation: 1:00 – 2:00 PM. Celebration of Life service: 2:00 PM, luncheon to follow.
The family would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Country Meadows Hershey and Lifesong Hospice for the loving and excellent care they provided.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Susquehanna Valley Church (address above) or to Steelton Community Cats (1 North Front Street, Steelton PA 17113).
