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Valerie Biden Obituary
She was a devoted daughter, loving, beautiful spouse, wonderful mother, and proud grandmother. She graduated from Trinity High School in 1972. After 35 years of service, she retired from the PA Liquor Control Board. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mechanicsburg. Valerie enjoyed visiting Brookdale Senior Living where she brought candy and joy to many of the residents. She loved the outdoors including hiking and visiting national parks, especially the Great Northwest of the U.S. She was able to experience a once in a lifetime trip to Italy. Above all, she cherished time spent with her grandsons and family.
She was born January 31, 1955 in Harrisburg to Frank Ascani of Mechanicsburg and the late Catherine (Matsola) Ascani.
In addition to her father she is survived and deeply missed by her three daughters, Gia Biden of Vermont, Julie Gilbertson of New Cumberland, and Emily Biden of New Cumberland; her loving, former husband of 39 years, Douglas Biden of Mechanicsburg and his mother, Margaret Biden of Camp Hill; brother, John Ascani, and his wife, Mary, of St. Petersburg, FL; grandsons Clay and Gabe; niece, Nicole Ascani of Mechanicsburg; nephews, Joshua Biden of Knoxville, TN and Zachary Biden of Pittsburgh.
Viewing will be from 5 to 7pm Thursday at Parthemore Funeral Home, New Cumberland.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11am Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mechanicsburg. Private burial at Gate of Heaven cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are requested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memorials Processing, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959
For more information or to send messages of condolence please visit www.parthemore.com
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Kim
April 22, 2025
Don and I think of you often! We miss our time at the club! I remember how joyful you were when you spoke about your girls and Doug! Miss your smile and how you were always a straight shooter! What a blessing you were to so many!! We will see you in heaven!!!!!
Meredith Morrow
January 31, 2020
Happy Birthday to my beautiful friend. I miss you so very much. ❤ Meredith
February 9, 2018
To Val's family:
Val was a great friend and co-worker at the Liquor Control Board. She had a beautiful spirit and she left us way too soon. She was full of life, had a beautiful smile, infectious laugh, and great sense of humor. Always remember how much she loved you; she always spoke lovingly of her family. You all meant the world to her. We are all blessed to have known Val. Hoping you and your family can celebrate the love and life of your Mom to work through the grief of her loss.
Lori Motter
Ken Konopski
February 8, 2018
My deepest sympathy to your family. So sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful lady who just adored her family. She will be missed.
Ken and Elisa Konopski
Fran Powers
February 8, 2018
To the Biden family:
So sorry to hear of Val's passing. I knew her many years when I worked in the House and the Liquor Control Board . She was a great person and will be missed by many people
Tom McCubbin
February 8, 2018
I am very sorry for your loss. I only had the pleasure of working with Val for a few years, but she was very kind to me. I'll never forget her smile!
Tracy Robinson
February 8, 2018
My sincere condolences to the Biden Family. Valerie was a wonderful person to work with. She will be missed.
February 8, 2018
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Sandee and Josh Greenberg
February 7, 2018
Doug,Gia,Julie,Emily,John and Mary.
My deepest sympathies to all of you. I love you all.
I have lost my best friend in life. I will miss her so. I am so blessed to have been her best friend. We always had such fun together, all our lives. She was the most generous, loving,beautiful person I have ever known. I will miss her always,her smile and laugh were infectious. We have a beautiful Angel in Heaven looking over us. She was taken way to soon.
I am so glad we were talking everyday the last few months. Always a laugh together and letting each other know we loved each other.
God Bless all of you !
Valerie Miller
February 7, 2018
My prayers for all of you.
I have lost my best friend in life. Words cannot describe my feelings of sorrow. There is a hole in my heart. I am missing her so. I am so glad that we were in contact everyday for the last few months. We had so much fun together all of our life, I know she will be with us all forever. Our Angel in Heaven who was taken from us way too soon. Her generosity, wonderful smile and infectious laugh will always be remembered. I love her and will have her in my heart always.
God Bless all of you!I Love you!
Disne Unger
February 7, 2018
So sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers for the family. I worked with Peg Biden many years ago.
Tom and Beth Warner
February 6, 2018
Uncle Doug, Gia, Julie, and Emily, Our deepest sympathy goes out to you. Can't even imagine the shock and pain you must to going through. Love and prayers to you during this hard time.
February 6, 2018
For Gia, Julie and Emily..I am so sorry to learn of your Mom's passing. I met her when Gia and my son, Scott,then 5yrs.old went to soccer practice and played on the same team. It was during these practices that we shared parts of our families and work life. Your Mom was one of the friendliest and sweetest women I have ever met. Gia, we are in Jaffrey, NH and Scott is in Holden, MA.I see you are now in Vermont. God Bless all of you. Your Mom is now with the Angels.
Vicki L. Smith
N.H.
Chris Cline
February 6, 2018
Doug and family. I am so sorry for your loss. So sudden and so young. She was a good person.
Love to all,
Chris
Richard Hanna
February 5, 2018
So sorry for u lost she will B missed....
Chrissy Campbell
February 5, 2018
To the Biden Family:
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'll always remember Mrs. Biden for opening her house to her daughters' friends, for her delicious spaghetti dinners, and for being such a supportive fan at the Trinity sporting events. Her beautiful smile and kind heart will live on through her daughters and grandsons. I could never thank Mrs. (and Mr.) Biden enough for giving me a lifelong friend in Emily. My deepest condolences to your family. You will remain in my prayers.
Love and support always,
Chrissy (Herchelroath) Campbell
February 5, 2018
So very sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. What a wonderful and full of life person she was. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jackie Spironello
PLCB
February 5, 2018
Julie, I am so sorry to hear about your mothers passing. May God comfort you and your family.
Janie
Meredith Morrow
February 5, 2018
Dear Doug, Gia, Julie, and Emily,
A week ago, I enjoyed a long and laugh-filled chat with Val , discussing everything we missed during our August visit. When our conversation ended and before saying goodbye, we said I love you' to each other. I hung up and had such a huge smile on my face. It's how every single time we were together or talked over the last 50 years ended - with me smiling. One week later our hearts are broken, but we are so lucky to have had beautiful, vibrant Valerie in our lives. My memories are all happy/crazy ones. Love and peace to all of you.
Sue Morrow and family
Stephanie Mesaric
February 5, 2018
Dear Doug, Gia, Julie, and Emily,
We were so sad to learn of Val's passing. We have so many good memories of the basketball days at St. joes and Trinity.
Please accept our deepest sympathy.
With love,
Jeff and Stephanie Mesaric
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