Obituaries
December 16, 2022

Anna M. Hansen – Fallowfield Township

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Anna M. Hansen, 89, of Fallowfield Township, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022. Born on Sept. 17, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Lena Barcelona Cardinale. She was a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish and loved spending time with family and playing games and cards. Ann is survived by her sons, Robert (Robin) Hansen of Cecil Township and Richard (Debbie) Hansen of Charleroi; grandchildren, Matthew Hansen, Daniel Hansen, Emily (Eric) Schmieler, Richard (Kristy) Hansen, Josh Hansen and Marissa Hansen; great-grandchildren, Ellie and Luke Schmieler and Kate Elena Hansen; brothers, Charles (Diane) Cardinale of Speers and Robert (Barbara) Cardinale of Carroll Township; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Richard J. Hansen; and brother and sister-in-law, S. Joseph and Barbara Cardinale. Friends will be received from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, with 11 a.m. the time of services at CARL J. SPALLINO FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION, 819 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi, Joseph A. Lopez, funeral director. Interment will follow at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Online condolences may be sent to www.spallinofuneralhome.com.

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