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Martha Hanna Obituary

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Martha Hanna

Indiana, Pennsylvania

March 4, 1928 - June 28, 2015

Martha Hanna Obituary

Martha J. “Marcy” Hanna, 87, of Indiana, died Sunday, June 28, 2015 while residing at St. Andrews Village, Indiana. The daughter of James Kingston and Lulu (Hetrick) Kingston, she was born on March 4, 1928 in Clymer. She was the widow of J. William “Chad” Hanna, her husband of 39 years who died December 28, 1984. Marcy was a graduate of the former Clymer High School. She then attended classes at Grove City College and IUP where she earned her teaching degree. For many years she taught Art classes at Purchase Line High School where she was admired by her students and colleagues. Following her retirement in 1982 she remained active and kept a busy schedule. In addition to spending time with her family friends, Marcy loved to travel. She also enjoyed golfing and knitting. In the Fall, she was an avid football fan. She enjoyed following the local high school and college teams but she especially loved her Steelers. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and Amaranth. Marcy was a member of St. Michaels Greek Orthodox Church in Clymer. She was also a former member of the Clymer United Methodist Church. She is survived by her children: John A. Hanna and his wife, Carol of Indiana; Sally L. Hanna and her partner, David Smith of San Francisco, CA; and William K. Hanna and his wife, Michelle, Pittsburgh. Her surviving grandchildren are: Macy Andrews and her husband, Jason Andrews; Joan Hanna and Frances Hanna; and Jenifer Anne Davis, and Michelle Marie Davis. Also these great grandchildren survive her: Emma and Haden Andrews and Nicholas Rios and Isabella Rios. In addition to her husband and parents, Marcy was preceded in death by her sister, Sally Joiner. Her family will receive friends Wednesday evening, July 1st, from 6:00 until 9:00 PM, at the Rairigh-Bence Funeral Home of Indiana. Her memorial service will be private. Interment will be in the Oakland Cemetery, Indiana. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation on DonorsChoose.org website. It is an online charity that makes it easy to fund art, science and reading projects in public schools. Public school teachers from every corner of America post classroom project requests on the site, and, in honor of Marcy, you can donate to the project that most inspires you the most.

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