Audra Claire Hahn, age 80 of Westminster, died May 13, 2008 at Carroll Hospice Dove House. She was born August 28, 1927 in Cunberland, Maryland, the daughter of the late Harvey H. and Nellie G. Hershberger Speicher. She was the wife of the late James C. Hahn who died in July 2000. She was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Westminster She served the church in many ways including being a deacon and elder.. She attended Western Maryland College for 2 years and studied Home Economics. She helped establish the first non-profit daycare in Carroll County and served on the board for 20 years. She served as first chairperson for the blood drive at St. Paul’s U.C.C. Church and also for the food kitchen. She served as the representative for the church to Timber Ridge and taught Sunday School. She worked in the community in a variety of ways including Carroll Garden Club, Women’s Club of Westminster where she was secretary for one year, Cancer Society of Carroll County and was a 4-H Leader. For many years she was the chairperson for decorating Carroll County Hospital for Christmas. She was an accomplished seamstress and looked forward to her crafts at the Mistletoe Mart at Ascension Episcopal Church. She enjoyed working in her garden, entertaining and liked to travel.
She is survived by daughters, Deborah E. Lawrence of Hanover, PA and Carolyn Beth Marable of Gaithersburg, MD; brothers, Robert H. Speicher of Grantsville, MD and Charles O. Speicher of Laurel, MD; also 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her son, James C. Hahn, Jr. and brother, William R. Speicher.
A memorial service will be held Saturday 12:00 PM at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Bond & Green Streets, Westminster with Rev. Marty Kuchma officiating. Interment in Pleasant Valley Cemetery will be private.
The family will receive friends Friday 7:00 to 9:00 pm at Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home, 91 Willis Street, Westminster.
If desired contributions may be made to Carroll Hospice, 292 Stoner Avenue, Westminster, MD 21157.
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She is survived by daughters, Deborah E. Lawrence of Hanover, PA and Carolyn Beth Marable of Gaithersburg, MD; brothers, Robert H. Speicher of Grantsville, MD and Charles O. Speicher of Laurel, MD; also 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her son, James C. Hahn, Jr. and brother, William R. Speicher.
A memorial service will be held Saturday 12:00 PM at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Bond & Green Streets, Westminster with Rev. Marty Kuchma officiating. Interment in Pleasant Valley Cemetery will be private.
The family will receive friends Friday 7:00 to 9:00 pm at Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home, 91 Willis Street, Westminster.
If desired contributions may be made to Carroll Hospice, 292 Stoner Avenue, Westminster, MD 21157.