|
Greg M. "Fats" Hanes, 61, of 558 Brandy Camp Road, Kersey, died peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family on Monday, March 15, 2010 following a battle with cancer.
He was born May 2, 1948 in Pittsburgh, a son of Grace Francis Hanes of St. Marys and the late Linus Hanes. On July 11, 1981 in St. Marys, he married Valerie Gainor Hanes, who survives. He graduated from SMAHS, class of 1966. He worked for Asplundh Tree Service for more than 27 years and he also ran Ole Hickory Tree Service for 8 years. He was a past member of the Kersey Eagles and the Dagus Mines Legion. He enjoyed hunting and spending time outdoors. He especially enjoyed canoeing and was a proud member of the Bob Carnes Water Carnival and Extravaganza. He liked to read and was an avid Steelers fan. Most of all, he was a loving father and husband who enjoyed spending time with his family. Besides his wife, he is survived by five children, Toby Hanes, St. Marys, Molly Hanes, at home, Casey Hanes, at home, Stephanie, Mrs. Chris Larabee of Florida, Jason Hanes and his wife, Marguerite of St. Marys; mother-in-law, Mildred Gainor of Natrona Heights, brother-in-law, Russ Gainor and his wife, Susan of West Leechburg; sister-in-law Sandy Jack of Natrona Heights; and several nieces and nephews. Besides his father, he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Milt Jack. A Funeral Service for Greg Hanes will be held at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home, 151 North Michael St., St. Marys, on Thursday, at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home on Wednesday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kersey Veterans Memorial Fund, c/o Ron Quagliani, 289 Toby Road, Kersey, PA 15846.
|
