Mary Beth Hanchar: 1945 – 2009
Mary Beth Hanchar, 64, a resident of Eel River Township in Allen County and wife of Phillip L. Hanchar, died at 10:05 a. m. on Friday, July 31, 2009, at Parkview North Hospital in Fort Wayne following an extended illness.
Mrs. Hanchar was born on July 26, 1945 in Coldwater, Michigan, a daughter of Basil and Marcella [Sloffer] Hoyer, and graduated from Fremont High School in 1963. On June 1, 1963 she was married in Fremont to Phillip L. Hanchar, and loved most of her adult life in Allen County.
She had been employed in the floral department at Kroger’s West Dupont Road Store for several years, retiring earlier this year due to ill health.
The surviving relatives include her husband Phillip; her daughters Jody Talarico of Fort Wayne and Michelle [Greg] Endris of Bedford; two brothers Gene [Judy] Hoyer of Castle Rock, Col., and Roger [Shirley] Hoyer of Angola; two sisters Fay [Court] Jarrett of Emory, Tx., and Connie [Mike] Swartz of Lima, Oh; four grandchildren Jennifer Talarico, Nicole Talarico, Jade Falls, and Nicholas Endris; and three great-grandchildren.
Her parents preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a. m. on Wednesday, August 5, 2009, at the Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco with Rev. Corinne K. Boruff, pastor of Churubusco United Methodist Church, officiating.
The family will receive friends at the mortuary on Tuesday from 5 to 8 p. m.
Interment will be in the Huntertown Cemetery.
For those who wish, memorials may be directed to Parkview Home Health & Hospice.
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July 31st, 2009 at 8:39 pm
So sorry to hear of the passing of your mom, Michelle. Your mom and your family have been in our prayers for a long time! We will continue to pray for peace and comfort during this difficult time. Much love, Clair, Jamie, Tyler and Kayla
August 1st, 2009 at 8:41 am
Our sincere condolences to your family. Please know that our thoughts & prayers are with you.
August 1st, 2009 at 1:33 pm
Our sympathies go out to you for your loss.
The Pierce Family from Metz and Fremont
Laura VanAllen, Janet Seslar, Pati Miller and
Bill Pierce
August 4th, 2009 at 8:40 am
Michelle and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Let me know if there is anything I can do. Love, Rebecca
August 4th, 2009 at 11:16 am
Michelle,
I wanted you to know you’ve been in my thoughts and prayers. I know how hard it is since I just lost my mom at Christmas. There are no words to make it easier. If there’s anything I can do at school to help you, I would be glad to do anything. Your friend, Shannon
August 7th, 2009 at 12:51 pm
Michelle,
I am so sad for you all. I was just trying to find your number online and found out. I am so sorry. I would love to talk to you and will call you soon. Love, Gwen