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Edward Hanko Obituary

HANKO EDWARD F. HANKO, SR. On May 3, 2009, EDWARD F. HANKO, SR. Beloved husband of Rita R. Hanko; devoted father of Edward F. (Mary) Hanko, Jr., Charles A. (Janie) Hanko and Daniel R. Hanko; loving grandfather of Edward F. (Heather) Hanko, III, Christina (Dave) Payne, Julie Hanko, Timothy Hanko, Heather (Ryan) McGaffin, Katie, Elizabeth and Matthew Hanko; cherished great-grandfather of Tyler Payne, Alyssa Payne and Addision McGaffin; dear brother of Andrew Hanko and Retta Hannon. Family will receive friends on Thursday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at HARRY H. WITZKE''S FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 4112 Old Columbia Pk., Ellicott City, MD 21043. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, 2 p.m., at St. Louis Catholic Church, Clarksville, MD. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association. www.harrywitzkefuneralhome.com

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Published by The Washington Post on May 5, 2009.

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Patty & Bob DePaulo

May 8, 2009

I'm a friend of Patty and Ed and just heard the sad news. My sympathy to all the family. I will keep Mr. Hanko and all the family in my prayers.

Joe & Debbie Haugh

May 7, 2009

Just think of stepping on shore and finding it heaven! Of touching a hand and finding it God's! Of breathing new air and finding it celestial! Of waking up in glory and finding it home!

May 7, 2009

Dan,Rita and the Hanko family, I am sorry for your loss. Ed was a very special man, loved by many. I wish you comfort in your time of sorrow. Peggy and John Oyarzo

Jack, Betsy, Shannon, Erin & Sierra

May 5, 2009

From our family to yours at this time of sorrow, we know the loss that you are feeling. Keep the good memories of Mr. Hanko with you always. Love to the whole Hanko Family and God Bless.

Grant Washington

May 5, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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