Ruth Marjorie (Sabel) Hanes

Ruth Marjorie (Sabel) Hanes, 90, of 31 N. Park Ave., Meadville, formerly of Rochester, NY, passed away Tuesday, January 29th, 2013 at Wesbury United Methodist Community.Ruth was born in Rochester, NY on March 26, 1922, a daughter of the late Edward and Edna (Steger) Sabel.On August 29, 1979 Ruth married Charles Hanes; he preceded her in death.She was an active member of Trinity Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Rochester, NY, where she served as the Financial Secretary, taught Sunday School and sang in the church choir.After more than 30 years of service, Ruth retired in the mid 1970s from the former Rochester Telephone Company, now Frontier Corporation. After retiring, she volunteered at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester for 20 years, and made many dear friends among the nurses. She was an avid fan of the Rochester Amerks hockey team.Ruth is survived by a sister Margaret E. Gutzmer of Sarasota, FL., a niece Susan Slote and her husband Ben of Meadville, a nephew Paul Gutzmer and his wife Laura of Lakewood, NY, great-nieces Audrey Slote, Megan and Lynsey Gutzmer, and great-nephew Joseph Slote.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Charles.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 11 AM at Trinity Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 761 Elmgrove Rd., Rochester, NY, with Pastor David Gerhardt officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 761 Elmgrove Rd., Rochester, NY 14624.
Arrangements are under the direction of Stephen P. Mizner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 404 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335.
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