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John U. Hanna, 91

March 07, 2018

John U. Hanna, 91, of Lititz, PA, passed away on March 7, 2018 at Moravian Manor after a brief illness. Born in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late Louis & Anna (Ghilardi) Hanna. John was the husband of 70 years to Doris Nadine (Yerger) Hanna.
He lived in Lititz his whole life and graduated from Warwick High School. John was a proud veteran. He served in the US Army in the Philippines during WWII. John also served in the US Navy on the Aircraft Carrier, USS Monterey during the Korean War.
John retired as an insurance agent with Ruhl’s Insurance. Following retirement, he worked as a notary for the Manheim Auto Auction. As a member of the Young Men’s Business League, he enjoyed volunteering for the many different events for the Lititz Boro.
John always kept active. He went to Tim’s Gym regularly and enjoyed his daily workouts. He had breakfast each morning with his regular breakfast friends. John played golf every Wednesday with his “golfing buddies”. John was an avid fisherman and traveled often to his favorite fishing spot in Chincoteague. He enjoyed fishing vacations with family and friends each year for 50 years on a lake in Canada.
John was past president of The Woodridge Swim Club and began the Lititz Midget Football Team. He was a longtime member of the Warwick High School Chain Gang. He was a longtime fan of Penn State football and a huge fan of Duke Basketball.
In addition to his wife, Nadine, John is survived by his children: Casey Hanna, husband of Cindy, Brian Hanna, husband of Kayla, and Bev Zimmerman, wife of the late Tim Zimmerman; grandchildren: Addie, Tom, Christin, Christopher and Timothy; and great-grandchildren: Jack and Benjamin; many nieces and nephews and their children…and their children. He was preceded in death by sisters: Eleanor (Neideigh) and Ida (Adams). John will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Relatives and friends will be received from 10-11:30 AM on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. A Time of Sharing will begin at 11:30 AM followed by Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Young Men’s Business League, 4 S. Broad St, Lititz, PA 17543.

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Condolences to the Family

March 15, 2018

I’m so sorry for your family’s loss.
John’s smile and warm conversation will be deeply missed at Iron Fit Gym. He was an inspiration and living example of the benefits of staying active.
John loved to encourage others to sample Jack Daniel’s Winter Jack “for medicinal purposes.” Thanks, John! You’ll be thought of every time I sip!
With deepest sympathis…Stephanie of Lititz

March 14, 2018

I’m deeply sorry for your loss.

Utha Webb

March 14, 2018

Nadine and Family,
John was a very special person and loved by so many. Memories of fun times working at Ruhl’s. My daughters are all grown up and still talk about John taking us on his boat in Stone Harbor. I was blessed to have know such a fine man! With Sympathies, Jean L Lull

March 13, 2018

My deepest sympathy to the Hanna family…with wonderful memories of John who I’ll never forget from those glorious Canada summers and gratitude for giving my dad a lifetime of friendship!
All my love to your family now and always, Megan Altemos Barnett

March 12, 2018

To the Hanna Family,
Ralph & I send you all our deepest symathy at John’s passing. We met John in Chincoteague, what a wonderful friend he was and he & Ralph loved telling each other their fish stories !
You and your family are in our thoughts and Prayers.
Sincerely,
Judy & Ralph Brown Dillsburg PA

March 12, 2018

Dear Bev,
Scott and I send our thoughts of sympathy to you, Addie, and Tommy. Your dad was a good man and fine role model for you and Casey. Please know that we have you all in our prayers.
Kindest regards,
Cathy K

March 11, 2018

Condolences to the Hanna family on the loss of an amazing man. I was fortunate to meet and know him and his family during his summer vacations in Canada at Land O Lakes Lodge. Keep his memories alive, smiles and laugh as you tell his stories to the next generation. Hugs, Jami Manion

March 11, 2018

Wonderful memories of vacations spent at stone harbor Also good memories of working at Ruhls with John. You will be missed.
Barry, Brenda, vilma Shenberger

March 11, 2018

Uncle John was always a favorite of ours. He always had a smile for everyone and a story to tell. Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family at this difficult time! What a great life he had! 💞
Blessings,
Greg, Traci, Megan and Alexis Hahn

March 11, 2018

John was like my second DAD. I will miss him. He will be forever in kmy heart.

Tony Pisano

March 10, 2018

John was my friend…He is my Hero…He left this life the way he lived it, with style! He was loved by many and will be missed by all…
Larry Altemos

March 10, 2018

Mike Coble…..I have known John since I was born. He was a unique person. His energy level and interest in others was limitless. The man could tell a fish story like no other (you, had to decide if it was true or not)

Visitation: Thursday, March 15, 2018; 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM; Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory; 3110 Lititz Pike; Lititz, PA 17543
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Services: Thursday, March 15, 2018; 11:30 AM; Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory; 3110 Lititz Pike; Lititz, PA 17543
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