Nancy Potter Hanna, died peacefully on October 13, 2013 at age 77 after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. She is predeceased by her husband, Charles “Nick” Hanna.
Nancy taught elementary school for almost 30 years, briefly in Rochester and Rush-Henrietta; then retired from Avon Central School in 1991. She owned and operated Ranchanna Kennels in Rush and was the dog warden for Rush for many years. She also helped her husband establish Rush Inter Pet Cemetery.
Nancy is survived by her children, Polly (Brett Porter) and Christopher (Geraldine Fulbrook); by her grandchildren, Jannette (Peter Karl II), Kyle Hanna, Laura Hanna and William Hanna; by her sister, Betty J. Kuhman; and by several nieces and nephews.
At Nancy’s prior request, there will be no calling hours. Interment is private.
Please make memorial donations in Nancy’s name to Rochester Alzheimer’s Association, 435 East Henrietta Road, Rochester, NY 14620. To send condolences please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
I wanted to express my sympathy at Mrs. Hanna’s passing. She was my 4th grade teacher at Avon Central School. I can still remember sitting in her classroom. She was strict, but she could be fun, too. She was a good person, and I am sorry she has passed.
Polly and Christopher, You have never met me, but I have been working on my late husband’s (David Harter) Family Tree and have gathered information on the Potter family for about 20 years. I have gathered information from my sister-in-law Sylvia Harter Pifer as her mother was your mother’s aunt Alta Potter Harter. Since I have done work on the family’s genealogy and gathered the information I have come to regard the Potters with Love. I was so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing as was Sylvia. Our sympathies and prayers are with your families at your time of loss. Cousin Pat
Polly and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.