Pearl E. Hane

HALIFAX - Pearl E. (Bretz) Hane, age 82, of Halifax, PA a lifelong Powell's Valley resident passed away April 30, 2025, into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
She became a believer in the gospel of Jesus Christ at an early age attending Jacob's Evangelical United Brethren Church (EUB) and enjoyed studying and memorizing Bible verses daily.
She was the daughter of Charles M. and Martha C. (Buffington) Bretz of Halifax and the granddaughter of Chauncey A. and Emma (Bowerman) Buffington of Carsonville and William B. and Anna M. (Donley) Bretz of Harrisburg.
She retired in 2008 as Coordinator of Volunteers from Homeland Center in Harrisburg, and in 2005 from Pinnacle Health System, Harrisburg where she was also the Coordinator of
Volunteers.
She was a member of the Halifax Area Garden Club and a Life Member in the
following organizations: Halifax Area High School Alumni, Penn State University Alumni Assoc., having graduated in the Class of 1987, and the Halifax Area Historical Society.
She wrote several books documenting the local historical society. Her favorite activity was teaching Bible studies for ladies and seeing the spiritual growth of those involved in the group. She began Bible teaching at the age of seventeen while attending Jacob's EUB church, Waynesville.
She loved her family very deeply in every way and for their attitude of gratitude.
Her life Bible verses were: Trust in the Lord with all you heart and lean not to your own
understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your path. Proverbs 3:4,5. Study to show yourself approved into God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 1 Timothy 2:15.
She was preceded in death by a brother William C Bretz, her parents, her husband of 56 years, John S. Hane, formerly of Selinsgrove, who is waiting for her in eternity, and her son John S. Hane, II of Halifax.
Surviving are her daughter Tina S. (Hane) Maus, wife of Steve W. Maus of Enders, three
grandchildren Cassandra L. Hane of Shrewsbury, Ashley M (Maus) Corsnitz, wife of Brett
Corsnitz of Halifax, Eric S. Maus of Halifax, great grandson Maverick A. Corsnitz, and two sisters Mary Jane Matter (widow of Sherwood Matter) and C. Joan Peck (widow of William N. Peck).
A Memorial Service will be held at the Word of life Chapel, 27 Fellowship Drive, Halifax, PA
on Thursday, May 8th. Visitation will be held from 2:00 - 3:30 pm. Service will start at 3:30 pm.
A light dinner to follow.
Interment will be held on Friday, May 9th at Oak Hill Cemetary in Millersburg. This will be a private ceremony for immediate family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to her church,The Word of Life Chapel, 27 Fellowship Drive, Halifax, PA 17032