Hannah W McGuire's Obituary
Hannah (Craven) Woods McGuire, 94, passed away on May 25, 2025. She was predeceased by her parents, George and Mabel Craven; her brother, John Craven; her husband, W. Warren Woods; her son, Mark Woods; and husband, Dr. James McGuire.
She is survived by her daughters, Melissa (Craig) Stephens and Martha (Kirby) Stephens; her sister, Ellen Craven; seven beloved grandchildren—Matthew Stephens, Nicholas Stephens, Taylor Bradley, Mackenzie Brewer, Morgan Stephens, Madison Best, Margaux Belvin, seven great-children and as well as a niece and nephews.
Hannah graduated from St. Joseph’s School of Nursing, Catholic University, and SUNY Cortland. She devoted the final 20 years of her career as the school nurse teacher at Chenango Valley High School, where she was well known for both “terrorizing and entertaining” students and staff with her unmatched wit and care.
Hannah was the life of every party, loved to travel and cruise, and never missed a good gathering. Her extensive circle of friends spanned far and wide—from Binghamton, NY, to Genegantslet Lake, to Ormond Beach, FL, where she spent her final years as a proud Florida resident.
A funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 29th, at St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church, Ormond Beach, Florida. Burial and a celebration of life will be held at a future date in New York State.
Please do not send flowers.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Red Cross or favorite charity of your choice in her memory.
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