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Maureen Cannella Obituary

Maureen Cannella, 53, of Breinigsville, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Oyster Bay, NY, she was the daughter of Victor and Ronnie (Market) Cannella of Dallas Texas. She proudly served in the U.S. Air Force Reserves as a Major and flight nurse. Maureen loved being a nurse in the Air Force and worked at Penn Hershey Hospital. Maureen was passionate about her dogs Rosco, Lilly, Emmy, Cinny and Rudy. Survivors: She leaves behind a brother Joseph and wife Kelley of Dallas TX,; sisters, Victoria wife of Charles Martucci of Vernon CT, Yvette wife of Jeff Hindman of Erie; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother Wayne. Services: 4:00 PM Thursday April 27, 2017 at the Schmoyer Funeral Home 8926 Brookdale Rd., Breinigsville, PA 18031. Calling 1:00 to 4:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home. Contributions: in Maureen's memory - in lieu of flowers contributions can be made to One Love Animal Rescue, 10 Miniver Court, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054.

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Published by Morning Call on Apr. 25, 2017.

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May 1, 2017

On behalf of the Society of Air Force Nurses, please know we are also mourning with you the death of our colleague and friend, Major Maureen Cannella. You are not alone in remembering a truly wonderful person who made a difference in the lives of so many as she journeyed through life. Maureen will be missed, and she will not be forgotten by her "Air Force Nursing Family." Linda J. Stierle, Brigadier General, USAF, Nurse Corps (Retired)

April 27, 2017

We at Hershey Medical Center will miss Maureen's smile and her quick wit. Sending prayers and thoughts of comfort at this time.

~Perianesthesia staff of Penn State Hershey Medical Center

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