Deceased: Merle Hanna Age 84
Blairsville, PA
Died: 1/25/2017 at Lutheran Community at Telford, Telford, PA.
Birth Date: 12/17/1932 at Stoney Point, NC (Alexander County)
She was a graduate of Stoney Point High School (NC) in 1951 and also Charlotte Memorial Hospital School of Nursing (NC) in 1954. She was a member of the United Presbyterian Church, Blairsville, PA. Merle was an active member of her church, the Blairsville community and the Indiana Medical Auxiliary.
Surviving:
Daughter – Deborah Hanna of Timonium, MD
Son – Mark Hanna of Lafayette, LA
Daughter – Teresa Lanan of Souderton, PA
Grandchildren:
Justin Starnes of Mercersburg, PA
Rachael Charron of Aldie, VA
Sarah Squicciarini of Wyncote, PA
Brian Hanna of Jersey City, NJ
Jared Hanna of Tinton Falls, NJ
Nathan Lanan of Dingman’s Ferry, PA
Great Grandchildren:
Waylon Starnes of Mercersburg, PA
Jack Charron of Aldie, VA
Sister – Rena Faye Wilson of Taylorsville, NC
Brother – Ned Fox of Statesville, NC
9 Nieces & Nephews
12 Grand Nieces & Nephews
3 Great Grand Nieces & Nephews
Preceded:
Husband – Dr. Herbert L. Hanna in 2002
Parents – Spencer Reynolds and Mary Belle Fox
Brother – Grady Fox
Brother – Paul Fox
Visitation:
James F. Ferguson Funeral Home, Inc., 25 W. Market St., Blairsville, PA on Sunday, January 29, 2017 from Noon-4 & 6-8 PM.
Funeral Service:
United Presbyterian Church, Blairsville, PA on Monday, January 30, 2017 at 11:00 AM. Rev. Timothy Monroe will officiate.
Entombment will be in Oakland Cemetery, Indiana, PA
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Merle & Herbert Hanna Foundation, 627 Jefferson Street, Lafayette, PA 70501. This foundation provides individualized educational services for disadvantaged youth with a focus on character-building, career development, and a foundation for life-long learning.
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