PAUL G. HANNA

HANNA PAUL G.
Of O'Hara Township, age 90, died Mon., November 14, 2011. Survived by son, Robert A. of Mountain View, CA and sister Mary Hassick of West Newton, PA; also survived by sisters-in-law, Mary Hanna, Ester Hanna and Bernice Smouse; brother-in-law, Michael Daube and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by loving wife Ann M. of 53 years and son, Thomas M. Paul was a veteran of World War II and served with the 167th Field Artillery Battalion, 41st Infantry Division in the Philippines and Japan. He graduated with high honors from Carnegie Institute of Technology (now Carnegie Mellon University) in 1949 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering. He retired in 1983 as a Project Manager with 33 years of service with Westinghouse Electric Corporation. Paul was a lifelong resident of O'Hara Township. He served on the Board of Directors for the Community Swimming Club. He also served on several parent committees for the Fox Chapel School District and the Park Committee for O'Hara Township. On retirement, he volunteered at St. Margaret Hospital and had over 5000 hours over a 20 year period. He was also a VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Coordinator for over 25 years, assisting thousands of low income and elderly people with their tax returns. He participated in studies with UPMC on balance and memory disorders in the elderly. Visitation at THOMAS M. SMITH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY LTD., 930 Center Avenue, Blawnox Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass St. Pio Parish, St. Edward Church, Friday 10:30 a.m. Burial In West Newton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Pio Parish or to your favorite charity.
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