Shirleen Hanis
Age - 74
November 14, 2023
Shirleen Hanis passed away on November 10th at her home in Scranton, PA at the age of 73. Her love for travel, serving, and family will act as a powerful legacy for all those who knew her. Shirleen was born on November 13, 1949, to Carl and Eleanor Kellerman. The firstborn of eight, Shirleen was always independent and passionate. She came by her love of serving naturally. Her mother, Eleanor, served as a nurse, mother, or volunteer in some capacity her entire life. Her father, Carl, was a WW2 veteran, served as a railroad postman and a leader in their local church. After graduating from Scranton Technical High School in 1969, Shirleen went to work for Bell Telephone for many years. Her second occupation was at Net Federal Credit Union. These, however, were her occupations, but they were not her job. The work of Shirleen's life was the intentional love she displayed and the joy she shared. An avid traveler, Shirleen spent much of her time on excursions with friends and family. She visited much of Europe and Russia, went on a pilgrimage to Israel and Turkey, traveled to Brazil, and spent many happy days skiing in Colorado, Utah, and New England. Her final big vacation was a sister's trip with her younger sisters to Mackinac Island, a bucket list item that Shirleen was able to cross off before her passing. Shirleen was wholly devoted to her family. Her siblings and many nieces and nephews greatly benefitted from her love and intention. Regardless of the distance or effort, she never missed a graduation or wedding. Every trip meant one more exotic Christmas ornament in each niece's and nephew's stocking. She had a vested interest in the lives of all her relatives, was always quick to ask questions, and was genuinely curious about what was going on in the lives of those she loved. She was apt to have a great-nephew or niece accompany her on cross-country road trips and spoil them all along the way. Not only did she love her family, she believed that it was a joy and privilege to serve. Shirleen was an active member of Grace Bible Church in Dunmore where she was adored for her gentle spirit and gregarious demeanor. Her deep commitment to her faith drove her to constantly think of others and their needs. She served in Grace Bible's children's ministry, as well as at the Keystone Mission, and was the secretary for the Scranton Chapter of New Vision Pioneers. Shirleen joins her mother, father, and other family members in Heaven. She is survived by her two sisters (Betsy Kellerman Mead and Janice Kellerman Skiles), five brothers (Bill Kellerman, Bruce Kellerman, David Kellerman, Danny Kellerman, and Larry Kellerman), and dozens of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews, all of whom were substantially blessed by this amazing women. There will be a service held at Grace Bible Church in Dunmore on Thursday, November 16 at 1:00 pm. Those friends wishing to see the family may do so prior to the service starting at 12:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Child Evangelism Fellowship of Lackawanna County or Keystone Mission in Scranton. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Miller Bean Funeral Home Inc. , 436 Cedar Ave. , Scranton.Show more
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