FORT ASHBY, W.Va. — F. JoAnn Hanson, of Fort Ashby, passed away on Oct. 26, 2009, surrounded by her family and close friends.

The family will receive friends at the Upchurch Funeral Home, Inc., Route 28, Fort Ashby (1-888-724-2251) on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009 from 1 to 2:15 p.m. The Ladies Auxiliary of Fort Ashby Post 6667, VFW will conduct a service in the funeral home at 2:15 p.m.

A memorial service, conducted by Rev. Harold R. McClay Jr., will follow at 2:30 p.m. in the funeral home.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to either the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, 182 N. Mechanic St., Cumberland, MD 21502 or to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 520 – 8th. Ave, 7th floor, New York, NY 10018.

Condolences to the family may be posted after JoAnn’s obituary at www.upchurchfh.com.