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1933
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2020
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Robert Hanley Obituary
He was born Oct. 14, 1933, in Punxsutawney, a son of the late Maude M. (Reeseman) and George Hanley.
On Nov. 10, 1962, he married Barbara S. (Postlewaite) Hanley, who survives.
Robert served in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956 in the Anti-Aircraft 73rd Armored Field "D" Battery Artillery Battalion.
He worked as a truck driver for TW Phillips Gas Company and also as an electrician over his lifetime.
He was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Punxsutawney, a charter member of the Past to Present Machinery Association, a 50-year member of the John W. Jenks Masonic Lodge No. 534, and a member of the Punxsy Saddle Club.
He enjoyed tractor pulls, farming, hunting out west, and restoring antique John Deere tractors.
In addition to his wife, Barbara, he is survived by five brothers, Samuel Hanley, Paul Hanley and wife Catherine, Gilbert "Bud" Hanley, George Hanley and wife Jeannine, Raymond Hanley and wife Darlene, all of Punxsutawney; three sisters, Maxine Cooper of Columbus, Ohio, Mary Leonard of Grampian and Kathy Conrad and husband Richard of Punxsutawney; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jim Hanley; sisters Sally Lou Whitesell and Jean Ann Cignetti; an infant brother, Arnold Hanley; and an infant sister, Barbara Hanley.
Per Robert's wishes, funeral services are private and under the direction of the Deeley Funeral Home of Punxsutawney.
Memorial contributions may be made, in memory of Robert, to Punxsy Home Health, 602 E. Mahoning St., Punxsutawney, PA, or to Visiting Nurse Association of Indiana County, 850 Hospital Rd., #3000, Indiana, PA 15701. Online condolences may be made at www.deeleyfuneralhome.com.
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Eric Steele
November 11, 2020
So sorry to see this. He was so fun, and by far one of my grandad Dick Riley's best of friends. He always made my day as a kid, when he would come by the house with a bushel of corn for a visit. I am so sorry for your loss Mrs. Hanley.
Sandra (Allison) Neutz
November 10, 2020
Barb, so sorry for your loss and sending you my sincere sympathy.
It's been a lot of years since we were teachers at PHS.
Bernie (Shick) and Jim Esposito
November 9, 2020
Barb, so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Our prayers are with you, and may God grant you his peace.
Amy Pepple
November 8, 2020
Barb,
I was so sorry to hear about Bob’s passing. To say he will be missed, is an understatement. I will always remember our Christmas parties and the times that we spent together up at the Saddle Club. And the fun times we had at the horse shows years ago. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Amy
Phil and Patty Cunningham
November 8, 2020
Barb,
We are so sorry for your loss. You have our deepest sympathy.
November 7, 2020
Barb,
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He will be missed by so many! Bob and Gary/boys were always there to help each other out when/if needed. We will keep you and the Hanley family in our thoughts and prayers.
With our deepest sympathies,
Tibby Conrad and family
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