Ruth Florence Weber Hanhauser Ruth Florence Weber Hanhauser, 88, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend died Sunday, October 28 at her residence at Sunrise Assisted Living. She was born in Erie on February 9, 1919, the daughter of the late Eugene and Henrietta Buerrer Weber. She was preceded in death by her husband Frederick Bernard Hanhauser Jr., the love of her life and her best friend. Also, her brothers Joseph Weber, Herman Weber and Robert Weber and sisters Henriette “Sis” Weber and Jean Weber Salchli. She is survived by her five children and their families, Mariette H. McCarthy and husband Bruce of Alexandria, Va., and their children Ona L McCarthy and Leila J McCarthy; Frederck B. Hanhauser III and wife Anne of Carlsbad, California, and their children Frederick B. Hanhauser IV, his wife Stephanie and child Avery and Gregory C. Hanhauser; Martin E. Hanhauser Sr. and wife Catherine of State College, Pa., and their children Jerilyn J. Deitch and husband Dennis and their children Caitlin and Ella Deitch, Martin E. Hanhauser Jr. and Andrew B. Hanhauser; Anne R. Hanhauser of Erie, Pa.; and John A. Hanhauser and wife Evelyn of Villanova, Pa. and their children Emily B. and Erik J. Hanhauser. Ruth is also survived by her beloved brothers-in-law Robert P. Salchli of Harrisburg, Pa., and Father Martin Hanhauser OFM and many nieces and nephews. She attended Saint Benedict Academy and Mercyhurst College and worked for the Erie Times-News as a writer with her own column called “The College Clan.” Besides her family, her interests were gardening, swimming, traveling and reading. She volunteered for Meals on Wheels, Red Cross and Shriners Hospital for Children. Friends may call at the<B> </B>Brugger Home for Funerals, 1595 West 38th St. on Friday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. and are invited to attend services there on Saturday at 9:15 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Luke Church at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Memorial Contributions are suggested to the VNA Hospice, 1305 Peach St., Erie, PA 16501 or, to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 1645 West 8th St., Erie, PA 16505. Condolences atwww.bruggerfuneralhomes.com Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits

Published by Erie Times-News from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2, 2007.
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artin Eugene Hanhauser, Sr. DANIEL ISLAND - Martin Eugene Hanhauser, Sr., 71, of Daniel Island, South Carolina, entered eternal rest on September 9, 2021, surrounded by his beloved family. He fought a courageous fight until the very end and never complained about his battle with Parkinson's Disease. Martin was born on June 12, 1950, in Erie, Pennsylvania, to the late Frederick "Fritz" B. Hanhauser and Ruth (Weber) Hanhauser. He enthusiastically embraced his role as the middle child, which shaped his fun-loving personality and intense love for his family. His siblings, Mariette (Bruce) McCarthy, Fred (Anne) Hanhauser, Anne Hanhauser and John (Evelyn) Hanhauser all remember him fondly as their favorite sibling. His mother used to say, "I love all of my children, but Mart just has a zest for life! He just enjoys life so much that is it wonderful being around him! He just makes me feel good." One of his brothers shared that "Mart was my first and only best friend. It was just luck that I had him as a brother, he would have been my best friend even if he was not." In his youth, Martin was known for fierce sports rivalries with his friends and siblings, from kickball at recess to the high school football and baseball fields. Martin was a graduate of St. Luke School and Cathedral Preparatory High School in Erie and a 1972 graduate of the Pennsylvania State University where he was a member of the Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity. Martin married the love of his life, Catherine, on April 8, 1972. He was extremely proud of their ultimate life's work - the children they raised, their spouses and his six grandchildren. Their goal of raising loving, hardworking, successful children was their greatest accomplishment. Marty was actively involved in his children's schools and sports, doing everything from coaching to hosting Saturday morning waffle parties. His children's friends fondly remember his kindness and welcoming nature. He enjoyed frequently picking up his kids and all of their friends at 2 AM in State College and warmly welcomed everyone into their home. Goompa was always on the sidelines at his grandchildren's events and was their biggest fan. He was the best Goompa ever, willing to spend entire days in his golf cart on endless playground tours on Daniel Island. Martin was all of his friends' best friend, yet he was so humble he likely didn't realize it. He was known by those who loved him as Meat Head, Meat, Big Marty, Goompa, Goomps, Boompa, Sly, Apple Cheeked Doll Baby, and The Light of the World. He was always the last one to leave a party, making sure he talked to everyone, making everyone feel welcome and like they were the most important person in the room. He never failed to bring a smile to everyone's face. Marty was bigger than life with his contagious laugh and smiling eyes. He was the kindest, sweetest man you could ever meet. He was known for delivering heartfelt, kind words about the people he loved at any celebration and inevitably breaking into tears of happiness. He was one of the very best and everyone who knew him was better off for it. Martin is survived by his wife of 50 years, Catherine Joy (Stankovich) Hanhauser; his children, Jerilyn & Dennis Deitch, Martin & Erin (Smigocki) Hanhauser and Andrew & Lisa (Chiarelli) Hanhauser; his grandchildren, Caitlin, Ella & Jack Deitch, Andrew "AJ" & Lucy Hanhauser, and Quinn Hanhauser. Catholic funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 18, at 11:00 AM at the Church of the Holy Cross on Daniel Island. A celebration of Martin's life will be held following the mass. Martin truly felt that no gathering was complete without good food and great company. Martin would want his family and friends to only cry tears of joy and engage in laughter at his many memories. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution to either of Martin's favorite charities. Tunnels to Towers https://t2t.org or The Society of the Little Flower The Tunnel to Towers Foundation honors the sacrifice of firefighter, Stephen Siller, who laid down his life to save others on September 11, 2001. Stephen lived by the words "while we have time, let us do good" which is exactly how Martin lived every day. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Sep. 12 to Sep. 13, 2021.
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