Maxine E. Hannold, age 87, of Shippenville, passed away Monday afternoon, January, 6, 2014 at the Clarion Hospital.
Born July 20, 1926 in Sligo, she was a daughter of the late David and Francis Fox Courson.
She married John R. Hannold on May 17, 1947. He preceded her in death on September 20, 1993.
Maxine retired in 1992 as a cook at the Clarion Hospital
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Clarion and enjoyed cooking, sewing and baking.
Survivors include one son: John W. Hannold and his wife, Rhonda, of Cranberry; four daughters: Marilyn Bish and her husband, Karl, of Shippenville; Patricia Best and her husband, Lynn, of Knox; Connie Rupp and her husband, Alan, of Knox and Trena Myers and her husband, Les, also of Knox; eight grandchildren: Dana, Matthew, Josh, Miranda, Ethan, Tanner, Chris and Zach; twelve great grandchildren: Madison, Sadie, Carly, Jordan, Jackson, Elijah, Kelsey, Carter, Taylor, Owen, Madylon and Trace.
Maxine is also survived by a brother, Carl Courson and his wife, Pat, of Reidsburg; a sister, Margaret Staab of Clarion and her best friend, Josephine Boorech.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Karla, an infant son, three brothers: Fred, Ralph and Dean and three sisters: Lois, Bertha and Grace.
Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service for Maxine at 11 a.m. Friday, January 10, 2014 at the First United Methodist Church of Clarion, 600 Wood Street, Clarion.
The Reverend Dr. Deryl Larsen, pastor of the church, will officiate over the service.
Memorial contributions may be given in the name of Maxine E. Hannold to the First United Methodist Church of Clarion, 600 Wood Street, Clarion, Pennsylvania 16214.
Online condolences may be sent to Maxine’s family at www.rupertfuneralhomes.com
Arrangements are under the direction of the William N. Rupert Mortuary, Inc. of Knox.