Thelma Hanaway

Thelma V. Hanaway, 92, of Meadville, passed away, Friday, June 24, 2016 at her residence. She was born on June 14, 1924 in Seminole, Pennsylvania a daughter of Harry Harmon and Elsie Shumaker Harmon. She married James G. Hanaway on July 10, 1965. He proceded her in death on May 31, 2013. She was a graduate of Meadville Area High School; following her graduation she was employed with the Welfare Office and later on at American Brakeshoe (Abex). Thelma was a member of St. Paul's Reformed Church, Eastern Star, and volunteered at the local soup kitchen. In her younger days she loved to travel. Thelma is survived by a son, Mark V. Hanaway of Meadville; two grandsons, Ryan Hanaway of Murrysville, Pennsylvania and Jonathan Hanaway of Florida; and a close cousin, Arlene Brocious of Florida. In addition to her loving husband, James; she was preceded in death by her parents. Family and friends are welcome to call on Tuesday, June 28th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 544 Chestnut Street, Meadville. The funeral service will follow at 7:30pm with Pastor Brian Hasenkopf of St. Paul's Reformed Church, officiating. Burial will take place in Saint Brigid Cemetery, West Mead Township. The family would like to thank Hospice of Crawford County and Dr. Marianne Supyrs for their care of Thelma. In lieu of flowers the family request memorial contributions be made in Thelma's memory to Hospice of Crawford County, 464 Pine Street, Meadville, PA 16335 or Meadville Medical Center, 751 Liberty Street, Meadville, PA 16335. Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Thelma's Book of Memories online at www.warrenfh.com