Andrew J. Hanes
Andrew J. Hanes, 78, of Philipsburg, PA died Sunday October 19, 2014 at his home.
Born on January 3, 1936 in Emporium, PA, he was the son of the late Andrew and Irene (Heser) Hanes Gerg. He married Mary M. (Aufderklam) Hanes on March 14, 1976 in Johnsonburg, PA; she survives at home.
Mr. Hanes was Christian by faith and was a Navy Corpsman serving with the U.S. Marines during the Korean War from 1953 to 1956. He was a member of the American Legion Post #0103 in Saint Mary’s PA; VFW Post #3450 in Philipsburg, PA; Military order of the Cooties Pup Tent #58 in Philipsburg, PA; and the Moshannon Valley Honor Guard. He was a retired meat cutter and received his GED.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son Kurtis Lynn Hanes and a sister Gloria Breckenridge.
Along with his wife Mr. Hanes is survived by: a daughter Audra C. Hanes-Miller & her husband Michael Miller of West Decatur, PA; two sons, Lynn Karl Muller in VA and Andrew L. Hanes & his wife Jennifer of Philipsburg, PA; five grandchildren, William R. Muller, Josalyn M. Miller, Caden M. Miller, Gavin Lynn Hanes and Trinity K. Hanes.
A Memorial Service will be announced at a later time.
Burial will be at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in Annville, PA.
Heath Funeral Home in Osceola Mills, PA is in charge of the arrangements.
Memorial contributions made be made to an online condolence at www.gofundme.com/fhavs4 or cards may be mailed to: The Hanes Family, 81 Berry Lane, West Decatur, PA 16878.
To sign the on-line guestbook, go to: www.heathfuneral.com