James Neill Hasson

Mr. James Neill Hasson, 58, of 11161 Anthony Highway, Waynesboro, PA, was pronounced dead at 8:14 A.M. Saturday, April 4, 2009 in the emergency room of Waynesboro Hospital. Death was unexpected and attributed to a massive heart attack. He was born on October 19, 1950 in Uniontown, PA; he was the son of the late Manson and Dorothy V. (Ashcraft) Hasson. He lived his early life in Uniontown. Mr. Hasson graduated from Laurel Highlands High School in Uniontown with the class of 1968. He then received his Bachelor of Science degree in Special Education from Millersville University in 1972. While at Millersville, he played on the Marauders Football Team for four years. He received two master degrees from Shippensburg University, the first in Special Education and the second in Administration. Following college, he enlisted in the United States Marines, serving from 1972 through 1975 as a 1st Lieutenant during the Vietnam Conflict. He and his wife of over 35 years, Mrs. Linda G. (Fake) Hasson, were married on July 21, 1973 in Lebanon, PA. They moved to Waynesboro in 1975 and to the present residence in July 1981. Mr. Hasson taught for the Waynesboro School District from 1975 through 2005. He taught Special Education at the Middle School and later served as assistant principal in several elementary schools, primarily at Fairview Elementary School. Prior to retiring in October 2008, he was serving as the Principal at Scotland School for Veterans Children in Scotland, PA. When coming to Waynesboro, he served as an assistant football coach for a number of years and one year as the head coach. Mr. Hasson was a member of Grace Baptist Church, Waynesboro, Joe Stickell American Legion Post #15, Waynesboro, Millersville Alumni Association, and a number of educators' associations. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Julie N. Hasson of Evanston, IL and Jill S. Hasson of Camp Hill, PA. Services will be held at 4:00 P.M. Wednesday, April 8, 2009 in Grace Baptist Church, 623 N. Grant Street Ext., Waynesboro, with Rev. John F. Huff officiating. Burial will be private at Fort Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in Annville, PA. Family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday in Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home, 50 S. Broad Street, Waynesboro. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Child Evangelism Fellowship of Franklin, 45 S. Broad Street, Waynesboro, PA 17268 or to the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund: www.semperfifund.org.