Jennifer M. Radel

Jen was the youngest of three siblings, Jodi Weber and John Morrison, born to John & Judy Morrison of Shermans Dale, PA. As a young child Jen enjoyed playing with the typical girl toys such as Barbie’s and dress-up, but she also enjoyed playing outside with match box cars. Her love of cars was apparent when she got her driver’s license. She liked to drive like Dale Earnhardt - fast, like she was on the Daytona raceway. Jen would always keep her vehicles spotless and if you rode in her car, you better not leave any trash inside. Jen’s love of vehicles carried into her adulthood and so did her need for speed. Jen automatically became her dad’s favorite with her love of the New York Yankees ...her siblings being Baltimore Orioles fans had lower ranking within the family. The family all came together again during football to watch Washington finish last every year. Jennifer Radel married her husband, Christopher Radel, on May 15, 1999. After starting a life together, they eventually had their only son, Mitchell Radel, on October 2, 2004. Jennifer, who many know as Jen, was an outgoing individual who always wanted to help others. She spent her day-to-day life after her son was born always caring for him and other family members. Many know Jen as a kind soul who reached for the stars to achieve anything she could to make others happy. Jen loved spending her time outside of work going on drives around Perry County in her ‘57 Chevy, and listening to her favorite music from the 80s and 90s. She enjoyed spending time with her family in their house, watching her favorite soap operas, going shopping on the weekends, and going outside to connect with nature. Around nine months ago, Jen learned she had colon cancer, which had spread to multiple parts of her body including her liver. Jen wanted to spend any moment she could with her family and four dogs, Shep, Reggie, Cooper, and Mattingly, who she loved dearly. After going to countless amounts of treatment, Jen unfortunately succumbed to cancer. Jen spent her last few days surrounded by her family members when she unexpectedly passed away. Those who knew Jen know that she did not want herself, or anyone around her, to focus on the bad and upsetting parts about life. She focused on the future and continued to tell others around her to live their lives and enjoy themselves, even if she could not. We ask that you remember the fond memories that you had with Jen. Jen is survived by her husband Chris Radel, son, Mitch Radel, parents John, Judy (Miller) Morrison, John Morrison and late wife Deborah, sister Jodi (Morrison) Weber and husband Joe Weber and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephew. Memorial contributions may be made to Speranza Animal Rescue by going to their website speranzaresque.org/donate or using their drop-off stand at 1216 Brandt Rd, Mechanicsburg, Pa 17055. 717-609-6020

Jennifer M. Radel

August 26, 1973 - July 15, 2023