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Ann Hartley,85, of Roanoke, IN, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025, at her residence.
Ann was born on January 1, 1940, in Huntington, IN, to the late Kenneth and Jean (Gump) Fahl. She married Gerry Hartley on April 30, 1960, he survives in Roanoke, IN.
Ann was a 1957 graduate of Huntington High School. She worked as a beautician at Village Coiffures in Roanoke. She enjoyed crafting, sewing, quilting, and crocheting.
She loved spending time outdoors camping and riding horses. She grew tobacco as a hobby.
In addition to her husband, Ann is survived by two daughters, Holly DeNicolo, Roanoke, IN, and Kelly (David) Nolan, Columbia City, IN; one brother, Brad (Debbie) Fahl, Fort Wayne, IN; six grandchildren, Adam, Alex, David, Katie, William, Jack; and one great-grandchild, Cooper.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at McElhaney Funeral Home- Roanoke Chapel, 240 Crestwood Drive, Roanoke, IN 46783. Additional visitation will be held on Thursday, April 3, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to noon, with a service following at noon at McElhaney Funeral Home- Roanoke Chapel, 240 Crestwood Drive, Roanoke, IN 46783.
Private interment at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo in care of McElhaney Funeral Home – Roanoke Chapel, 240 Crestwood Drive, Roanoke, IN 46783.
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