Hanna Mann, 91, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2022 in Leesburg, Florida.
She was born Hanna Ortlieb in Zürich, Switzerland and raised in Münstertal, Germany. She met and married the love of her life Ernie Mann in Heidelberg, Germany. They were married for 69 years on September 19, 2022. She moved to the US in 1953 and lived in the Kingston area until 2000, then enjoyed 22 more years in Florida. Hanna and Ernie traveled throughout their lives, including RV journeys and cruises, with their many friends.
Hanna took exceptional care of her family and many local children in her day care. She also served lovingly as a foster Mom. She was an excellent cook and baker, especially with German specialties. Hanna had a green thumb and immensely enjoyed tending to her flower gardens and indoor plants. She was a big Tampa Rays baseball fan and loved to watch the games on TV with Ernie. Hanna was a past member of the Kingston Maennerchor and Damenchor. Oma loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She is survived by a daughter, Kathie (Joe) Colarusso, sons Ernest and Jeffrey, as well as four grandchildren and two great granddaughters. She was preceded in death by her husband Ernie (September 19, 2022), daughter Virginia and her parents.
Hanna’s final resting place will be the Saratoga National Cemetery in New York alongside Ernie at a later date.