Jennifer A. Homoki

Jennifer A. Homoki, 38, of New Cumberland, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 8, 2023, at Penn State Health Hampton Medical Center. Born January 27, 1985 in Oakland, California, Jennifer was the daughter of the late Steven J. Homoki. She was also the loving mother of Sydney Mistick and found joy making memories with her. Jennifer and Sydney enjoyed visiting waterparks, zip lines, beaches, and mountains. Together they could be found exploring on her motorcycle (Sydney had her own sidecar), riding horses, finishing puzzles, reading, and building with Legos. Through her own actions, Jennifer taught Sydney the importance of respect and the meaning of unconditional love. Jennifer’s smile was contagious and so was her desire to live life to its fullest. Hiking, kayaking, jet skiing, mountain biking and experimental cooking were all activities Jennifer enjoyed with her fiancé Martin Hartel, Sydney, and their beloved dog Brownie by her side. Jennifer also had an undeniable passion for education, that of others and her own. Jennifer earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Millersville University and her Masters of Education and Principal Certificate from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. Jennifer began her career in education teaching Special Education for Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12 and joined the West Shore School District as a Special Education Teacher at Cedar Cliff High School in 2010. After briefly leaving to teach at Dauphin County Technical School, she returned to West Shore in 2017 to serve as the District’s Supervisor of Special Education before being promoted to Director of Special Education. Jennifer was also teaching several courses as an adjunct professor at Shippensburg University and was actively pursuing her doctorate degree at Wilkes University. Jennifer was respected, admired and renowned for her generosity and dedication to others. Her life has left a lasting impression on all who knew her and she will be deeply missed by family and friends. In addition to her daughter Sydney, and fiancé Martin, she is survived by her best friend Amy Howard, and cousins Beth, Erica, Sarah and Jarrod. Following cremation, a memorial service to celebrate Jennifer’s beautiful life will be held on Monday, December 18, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Grace Baptist Church, 780 Woodland Avenue, Lewisberry, PA, 17339. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Sydney’s college fund. Additional details will be shared with family and friends.

Jennifer A. Homoki

January 27, 1985 - December 8, 2023