1932
Charles
2012
Charles Sterling Mahanna
May 21, 1932 — February 26, 2012
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Charles Sterling Mahanna, 79, of Westminster died Sunday, February 26, 2012 at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster.
Born May 21, 1932 in Carroll County, MD, he was the son of the late Charles Albert Mahanna and Maryann Estella Leister Mahanna. He was the husband of Frances Ellmire Shaffer Mahanna, his wife of 55 years.
He was a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church. He was a farmer and was retired from NESAP as a porter. He worked on lawnmowers and small engines. Years ago, he had worked for Leister Body Shop.
He was a cancer survivor and was active with the Relay for Life. He enjoyed gardening, steam engine shows, cutting wood, spending time with his cats and took pride in his lawn.
Surviving in addition to his wife are his children Betty Lou Ruhlman of York, PA, Charles Emory Mahanna and wife Angie of Hampstead, Carolyn Louise Dubs of Hanover, PA, Frances Arlene Kawecki and husband Kevin of Littlestown, PA; his sister Lavinia Virginia Eckenrode of Taneytown; his grandchildren Jennifer, Charles, Jr., Stephanie, Joshua, Nathan, Amanda, Emily, Lydia, Roger Lee, Tyler, Nicholas, Anna, and Ian; his great grandchildren Jacob, Jade, Kirsten, Tristan, and Grace; and survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his brother Vernon Elwood Mahanna and his nephew Robert Eugene "Bobby" Mahanna.
The family will receive friends 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Eckhardt Funeral Chapel, 3296 Charmil Drive, Manchester with a funeral service 11 a.m. Thursday at Shiloh United Methodist Church, 3100 Shiloh Road, Hampstead with the Rev. Denise Millett officiating.
Interment will be in Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery, Hampstead.
If desired, donations may be made to NESAP, P.O. Box 831, Hampstead, MD 21074.
Online condolences may be offered at www.eckhardtfuneralchapel.com.
Born May 21, 1932 in Carroll County, MD, he was the son of the late Charles Albert Mahanna and Maryann Estella Leister Mahanna. He was the husband of Frances Ellmire Shaffer Mahanna, his wife of 55 years.
He was a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church. He was a farmer and was retired from NESAP as a porter. He worked on lawnmowers and small engines. Years ago, he had worked for Leister Body Shop.
He was a cancer survivor and was active with the Relay for Life. He enjoyed gardening, steam engine shows, cutting wood, spending time with his cats and took pride in his lawn.
Surviving in addition to his wife are his children Betty Lou Ruhlman of York, PA, Charles Emory Mahanna and wife Angie of Hampstead, Carolyn Louise Dubs of Hanover, PA, Frances Arlene Kawecki and husband Kevin of Littlestown, PA; his sister Lavinia Virginia Eckenrode of Taneytown; his grandchildren Jennifer, Charles, Jr., Stephanie, Joshua, Nathan, Amanda, Emily, Lydia, Roger Lee, Tyler, Nicholas, Anna, and Ian; his great grandchildren Jacob, Jade, Kirsten, Tristan, and Grace; and survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his brother Vernon Elwood Mahanna and his nephew Robert Eugene "Bobby" Mahanna.
The family will receive friends 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Eckhardt Funeral Chapel, 3296 Charmil Drive, Manchester with a funeral service 11 a.m. Thursday at Shiloh United Methodist Church, 3100 Shiloh Road, Hampstead with the Rev. Denise Millett officiating.
Interment will be in Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery, Hampstead.
If desired, donations may be made to NESAP, P.O. Box 831, Hampstead, MD 21074.
Online condolences may be offered at www.eckhardtfuneralchapel.com.
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