Steve E. Sheely

Steve E. 'Hook' Sheely, 51, joined his heavenly Fathers' eternal softball Hall of Fame Tuesday, February 21, 2006, at his home surrounded by his loving family and dog, Maggie. He is survived by Joanne (Redding) Sheely, his wife of 30 years; daughters, Jennifer Sheely of Baltimore, Md., Jessica (Sheely) Nguyen and son-in-law, Michael of McSherrystown; father, Harold Sheely and his wife, Betty of Hanover; mother, Delores Sheely of Hanover; grandmother, Ruth Wintrode of Hanover; brothers and sisters, Deb Sheely and companion, Blane Kuhn, Harold Sheely, Dale Sheely and his wife, Terri, Sherry Sheely, Robin Wonder and husband, Bob, and Rory Laughman and wife, Chantelle; and several nieces and nephews. A 1972 graduate of South Western High School, Mr. Sheely was employed by Swam Electric for the past 16 years as an electrician. Steve loved the game of softball. During the spring, summer and fall months he would spend his evenings, and sometimes weekends, playing softball at local and out of town fields. He shared his talents and knowledge of the game with 15 to 20 different teams in the Hanover Area Softball leagues. He will be remembered for his sportsmanship during play of the game and his ability to turn a running double play from the shortstop to 2nd to 1st bases. That was how he got the nickname "Hook". Friends may remember him during visits at the Kenworthy Funeral Home, Inc., 269 Frederick St., Hanover, on Thursday, from 1 to 3 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 5125 Grandview Road, Hanover, with Father Joseph F. Gotwalt, officiating. Hook will be laid to rest in Rest Haven Cemetery, Hanover. Serving as casketbearers will be Rory Laughman, Matt Albright, Justin Sheely, Brian Gruver, Bob Myers, and Vince Redding. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Steve's name may be made to the American Cancer Society, 924-N Colonial Ave., York, PA 17403; or The Hope Lodge of Hershey, 125 Lucy Ave., Hummelstown, PA 17036.