Valerie C. Biden

Valerie C. Biden, 63, of Mechanicsburg passed away Friday, February 2, 2018.

She was a devoted daughter, loving, beautiful spouse, wonderful mother, and proud grandmother. She graduated from Trinity High School in 1972. After 35 years of service, she retired from the PA Liquor Control Board. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mechanicsburg. Valerie enjoyed visiting Brookdale Senior Living where she brought candy and joy to many of the residents. She loved the outdoors including hiking and visiting national parks, especially the Great Northwest of the U.S. She was able to experience a once in a lifetime trip to Italy. Above all, she cherished time spent with her grandsons and family.

She was born January 31, 1955 in Harrisburg to Frank Ascani of Mechanicsburg and the late Catherine (Matsola) Ascani.

In addition to her father she is survived and deeply missed by her three daughters, Gia Biden of Vermont, Julie Gilbertson of New Cumberland, and Emily Biden of New Cumberland; her loving, former husband of 39 years, Douglas Biden of Mechanicsburg and his mother, Margaret Biden of Camp Hill; brother, John Ascani, and his wife, Mary, of St. Petersburg, FL; grandsons Clay and Gabe; niece, Nicole Ascani of Mechanicsburg; nephews, Joshua Biden of Knoxville, TN and Zachary Biden of Pittsburgh.

Viewing will be from 5 to 7pm Thursday at Parthemore Funeral Home, New Cumberland.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11am Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mechanicsburg. Private burial at Gate of Heaven cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are requested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memorials Processing, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959