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Steven Hanas Obituary

HANAS Steven Matthew Hanas, 29, of Waterford, died in an automobile accident on Sept. 25, 2002. Born in Erie on Sept. 11, 1973, he was the son of Kenneth and Judith Herman Hanas of Erie. Brother of Sarah Hanas of Erie, Craig Hanas of Waterford, Daniel Hanas and his wife Julie of Waterford; Brother-in-law of Lori Hepler and her husband Tim of Waterford; Grandson of Mildred Hanas of Erie; Uncle of one niece and three nephews. Visiting hours at Van Matre Family Funeral Home, Waterford on Friday 7-9 pm and Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral services there on Sunday at 2:00 pm. Burial at Waterford Cemetery. Memorials to Mill Village Fire Department, Mill Village, PA 16427.

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Published by Erie Times-News from Sep. 27 to Sep. 29, 2002.

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Pat Siford

October 5, 2002

Steve was a good man, I'll miss him at work.

Annie Frew

October 2, 2002

Steve was a true joy to work with. He began working with us 3 days before we opened our doors. While we were opening doors, Steve was opening our hearts ! He taught us a lot about our work. He taught us about friendship and he taught each of us that we have a heart. He made us smile everyday. We smile as we remember his laugh, how his eyes would wrinkle and his dimple deepen when he was teasing you! We are better people because Steve was with us. He will remain a part of our lives forever. To live in the hearts of those you leave behind is not to die. I speak for the entire staff of Select Specialty Hospital~Erie when I say that Steve will be missed every day. He was our co-worker and our dear friend. Thank you for sharing him with us !

Shana DeBoe

October 2, 2002

I also worked with Steve @ Select Specialty. To say he was a friend to everyone does not say enough. He was so easy to like, everyone enjoyed talking with him. Most of all, I think we all agree what we will remember the most and what we will miss the most was his smile - that he always wore - and the way he made us all laugh. He was a truely kind hearted person with a pure sprit. What you see is what you got with Steve and that's what we loved about him. Always up-beat, always happy.....and always ALWAYS quick with a joke. He had a line for every occasion. I am grateful to you for raising such a brilliant spirit and I am so sorry for your loss.

Julie Ballman

October 2, 2002

I worked with Steve @ Select Specialty-Erie. We worked close together and I really have only known him for short few months but he has left a strong, sweet memory in my mind. I will miss him daily in my work and heart.

Carol (Traut) Repoff

October 1, 2002

Judy and Ken,

I was saddened to read about the death of Steven...know that you and he will be in my prayers.

Carol

Kathy Cage

September 29, 2002

I met Steve at St. Vincents Hopital eight years ago. He took care of my Mom.

What I remember most was that he was dedicated to the people that he worked on. We had a wonderful talk we had about family, schools, and life in general. He was a fine young man... You should be so proud.

May Gods Peace and love be with you all.

I will pray for you daily.

Brian & Shari Wurst

September 29, 2002

Steve was a very special friend to us. He will be missed dearly. Our sincere condolences are sent to his entire family. We love you Steve! Rest in peace.

Jill Fuller

September 28, 2002

I worked with Steve at Select Specialty, he was a wonderful and kind man to all his friends and every patient he cared for. May he rest peacefully.

Brian¨ Hepler

September 27, 2002

Our condolences on your lost.

Carrie Kelly

September 27, 2002

I am a classmate of Steve's, and I just want to offer my prayers to the family, and to let you know all of us in the class of 1992 at Ft. LeBoeuf think he is a wonderful person. He will always be remembered.

Heidi Krieger & Billie Etzel

September 27, 2002

Our sympathy and prayers to the whole family.

Lon Chase

September 27, 2002

may you be in gods arms forever,, my prayers and thoughts are with you all,,in your time of loss

Kris & Jason Weismiller

September 27, 2002

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Hanas family during this difficult time.

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