Hanna M. (Umstead) Oakes

Hanna M. Oakes, 92, of Watsontown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 3, 2022 at Riverwoods Nursing Home, Lewisburg.

Born October 12, 1929, in Danville, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Gladys (Betz) Umstead.  On December 24, 1949 she married Francis D. Oakes and together they celebrated 70 years of marriage until his passing on October 16, 2020.

Hanna was a 1946 graduate of Watsontown High School.  She worked at Farmer’s National and Commonwealth Bank in Watsontown, as a teller for many years.  Hanna was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ, McEwensville

She was a member Watsontown Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 282, where she was a past matron.  She enjoyed bird watching, flower gardening and doing crafts.

Hanna is survived by her son: Dennis D. Oakes, of Watsontown, and three grandchildren: Christopher D. Oakes, Samantha M. Longenecker, and Marissa E. Oakes.

In addition to her parents and husband, Francis, she was preceded in death by her brother, Alexander B. Umstead and her sister, Sis Zettlemoyer.

In keeping with her wishes, there will be no services.

In lieu of flowers the family suggest donations in her memory be made a charity of one’s choice.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brooks Funeral Home & Cremation Svc PC, 124 Main Street, Watsontown.  To share a memory or condolence with the family, please visit www.wfbrooksfuneralhome.com

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