Joel L. Hanna's Obituary
Joel L. Hanna, 80, of Lewes, DE, formerly of Southampton, PA, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2017, surrounded by his loving family at Beebe Healthcare. Born October 12, 1936 in Philadelphia, PA, to the late John Wilson and Lillian (nee Lower) Hanna, he is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Rita (nee Schmid) Hanna; his children: Joel Hanna and his wife Elgie McLaughlin of Huntington Valley, PA, Glenn Hanna and his wife Karen of Ambler, PA, Gregg Hanna and his wife Bernadette of North Wales, PA, Debbie Joseph and her husband Frank of Ellendale, DE and Scott Hanna and his wife Chrissy of Milton, DE; seven grandchildren; his brothers: John Hanna of Kansas, Bob and Bill Hanna both of New Jersey; and his sisters: Joan McColl and Binnie Flinn of PA.
Joel, owner of Joel Hanna Painting for 30 years was an avid sports fan. He was a member of the Chatham Run Hunting Club, Southampton Sports Club, where he was instrumental in fund raising for the indoor basketball court, and the William Tennent Sports Booster Club, where he served as President. He was passionate about all Philadelphia sports and could not be torn away from the TV when watching Villanova basketball. He enjoyed going fishing but he especially loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Beebe Medical Foundation at www.beebemedicalfoundation.org by clicking Donate Today, In Memory of Joel L Hanna, with the designation of Cardiac and Vascular Services.
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