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Brian Volinski Obituary
HUMMELSTOWN — Brian James Volinski, 33, of Hummelstown, formerly of Swoyersville, passed away Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015, at Penn State Hershey Medical Center, after a two-year battle with a rare liver cancer and also colon cancer. He fought a brave battle and passed surrounded by his family and loving girlfriend, Kimberly Vondran. She was his amazing caregiver through all of his struggles.
Brian was born in Kingston, and resided in Swoyersville most of his life. He was the son of Walter and Diane Volinski. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, William and Ruth Phillips; and paternal grandparents, Frank Volinski and Eleanor Mahon.
Brian was a 2000 graduate of Wyoming Valley West High School and a graduate of Shippensburg University in 2004. Brian worked for several companies in the position of sales and marketing.
His favorite pastime was playing golf with his dad and friends, going to see his favorite Phillies play, and he also played in a summertime baseball league with his friends from the Harrisburg area. Brian also was a huge Dave Matthews Band fan and enjoyed attending yearly concerts with his sister, Kristen.
Surviving are his parents, Walter and Diane, Swoyersville; brothers, U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Walter B. Jr., and his wife, Susanne; nieces, Madison Claire and Emerson Diane, North Potomac, Maryland; U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. William, Camp Pendleton, California; and his best and only sister, Kristen Leigh Walsh, who would have given Brian his third niece next March, and her husband, Brian Walsh, West Pittston. He is also survived by his loving girlfriend of many years, Kimberly Vondran, Hummelstown.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York City, and at Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, for their compassionate care.
The viewing will be held 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Hugh B. Hughes & Son Inc., Funeral Home, 1044 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort. Funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday with Rev. William Lukesh, officiating. Friends may also call from 10 a.m. to service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, or the Living Center; attention Allyson, 235 E. 95 St., Suite I J, New York, New York, 10128. Mark check donations in memory of Brian Volinski.
There will also be a memorial held 2 p.m. on Nov. 14, starting with visitation in the Church of the Redeemer, United Church of Christ, 500 W. Chocolate Ave., Hershey. Friends and family are invited to come to the vistiation, which will be followed by a celebration of Brian's life.
For more information, or to send the family an online condolence, please visit the funeral home website at www.hughbhughes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Brian Volinski
Mike Perkins
November 1, 2023
Dear Walter and Diane, we remember that day like it was yesterday. Hope his bright light burns in your hearts to keep him there forever, love, Mike and Peggy Perkins
Mike and Peggy Perkins
November 19, 2015
Dear Diane, Walter, and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. There was never a time we were with Brian that we did not see a loving and kind person that brought peace to everyone. May the great memories bring you joy during the time of healing. With all our love, Mike and Peggy
Barbara Nocher
November 17, 2015
Brian you were a great friend and you will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Volinski family.
Virginia Zahn
November 14, 2015
Our prayers are with all who loved Brian. May your memories sustain you through this period of grief.
Christine & Eric Fejeran
November 10, 2015
Our prayers go out to the family and a blessing of peace for Brian. You were a good person Brian and that spark I remember will shine bright in all our hearts.
Greg & Amanda Stepp
November 10, 2015
You are in our thoughts, in our prayers, and in our hearts. We miss you but will never forget you. Thanks for always being an amazing friend.
Louise & Joseph Plant
November 10, 2015
Our prayers go out to the family and for Brian. The memory of this wonderful young man will live in each of us. God bless him!
Margaret and Bruce Sheetz
November 9, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Brian will always be one of the good guys and only a memory away.
Joyce & Ray Nemetz
November 9, 2015
Walter & Diane, Brian was one of the good guys and we mourn his loss. His suffering is over and he is at peace. We will keep you all close in our hearts and in our prayers.
JERRY MATLOWSKI
November 9, 2015
WALTER/DIANE AND FAMILY,
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR YOUR RECENT
LOSS. REMEMBER AND CHERISH THOSE GOOD
TIMES.
Charlie Thomas
November 9, 2015
We are very sorry for your loss of Brian.
You are in our heart and prayers.
The Goldman Family
November 9, 2015
Kim and the Volinski family, I am so sad to your about the passing of your beloved Brian. It is devastating. You are in my prayers.
Tom and Mary Conti
November 9, 2015
Our deepest condolences to Kim and the Volinski Family.
Alicia and Gerhard Schulz
November 9, 2015
Thinking of Kim and the entire Volinski family during this difficult time.
Theresa & Ray Bergeron
November 9, 2015
Volinski Family:
We are so sorry for your loss. I can only begin to imagine the feelings you are experiencing. I hope you can find some peace in knowing that your boy is no longer suffering and is now at rest.
May the constant love of caring friends soften your sadness. May your cherished memories bring you moments of comfort. May lasting peace surround your grieving heart. You are all in our thoughts and prayers now and always.
Stephanie Lupacchini
November 9, 2015
Kim and Volinski's - you are in all of our thoughts at this time here at Hershey Elementary.
Wendy Dewalt
November 8, 2015
Kim and Brian's family, We were so sad to hear about Brian's passing. We know all to well what you are going through right now. The only things that helps us get through is knowing Craig and Brian are in a much better place with no more pain and suffering. They were both wonderful people. We will keep you in our prayers. Love and prayers, Craig and Wendy Dewalt
Barry Moss and the Jonestown Dental Family
November 8, 2015
To Kim and the Volinski family, Brian was a special person. In the short time he worked in our office he touched a lot of lives. I enjoyed talking with him about the simplest things. His spirit and courage taught me a lot and he's now at peace. He will missed by his Jonestown Dental family.
Alicia Dunlop
November 8, 2015
Kim and all of Brian's family,
Words seem so empty compared to the loss you experienced. May your warm memories of the good times together as well as the love and support of friends and family give you comfort. So sorry for your loss.
Joy MacKenzie
November 8, 2015
Dear Kim and all of Brian's family. So, so sorry for your loss. may you be comforted by special memories and the knowledge that he was so deeply loved.
Robyn Blumling
November 8, 2015
I am so very sorry to hear this and will keep you all in my prayers.
Margi and Jay Murphy
November 8, 2015
Diane and Walter, and family we are so sorry to hear about Brian's passing he was a great person and loved by all who knew him..Fly high our loving Angel Brian
Jerry Storz
November 8, 2015
Mr. & Mrs. Volinski,
From the early times I knew him, Brian was a great person. I am truly sorry for your loss. God bless Brian and your family.
Colleen Mullikin
November 8, 2015
Kim, wherever you were - school, the hospital, and yes, even Sheetz, you always smiled and were so strong. Let us be strong for you now.
BJ and Susanne Volinski
November 8, 2015
To our dear brother and uncle,
You will be always in our hearts. We will never forget how much you have made us laugh and your bright smile. So many memories to cherish.
Love,
BJ, Susanne, Madison, and Emerson
Lothaine Stefanides
November 8, 2015
Diane, Krissy and family,
Heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your loved one. Brian was way too young for this to happen. Why?? We may never know. He will be missed by all of you forever.
Lothaine
Barbara Carey Musovitch
November 8, 2015
May you all find some kind of peace as times goes on for your sons passing. Remember the wonderful times you had with him.
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