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Hannah Rose Pistner | 9
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Hannah Rose Pistner, age 9, of 376 Flower Valley Road, St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly as the result of a cerebellum brain bleed on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at UPMC Children’s Hospital, surrounded by her family.
She was born June 3, 2014, in St. Marys, daughter of Anthony and Sara Caskey Pistner of St. Marys. Hannah was a fourth grade student at South St. Marys Elementary School, where she had an incredible group of friends whom she loved, and they loved her in return. Hannah not only enjoyed school because of her friends, but also because of her amazing teachers.
In addition to her loving parents, Hannah is survived by her sister, Haley, and her brother, Lucas; her maternal grandparents, Mike and Irene (Weisner) Caskey of St. Marys; paternal grandparents, Steve and Tina (Rigard) Pistner of Kersey; paternal great-grandparents, Joe and Jean Rigard; aunts and uncles: Mike and Jamie Caskey, Angie (Caskey) and Troy Ehrensberger, and Danny Caskey, all of St. Marys, and Allen and Jessica (Simchick) Pistner, of Hurricane, WV; and Great Uncle Dave Caskey of St. Marys. She is also survived by her cousins, Jay, Lydia, Jack, Josh, and Lily Ehrensberger, Kennedy, Karli, Maleya, Jensyn, and Sawyer Caskey, Ryan and Abigail Pistner, Elle Slye, and numerous friends.
Hannah was preceded in death by her aunt, Emily Caskey in infancy; great-grandparents David and Iris Caskey, Jr., Eugene and Theresa Weisner; Harold and Martha Pistner.
Hannah loved life, and it was obvious. She was forever laughing and smiling. When she wasn’t busy spreading her happiness, she cared for and rode horses with her sister Haley and cousin Lily. She spent as much time as she could with Lucas and Haley tending to and caring for their chickens. Hannah could tell you their forty plus chickens by name. She loved playing American Girl dolls with Haley and Lily as well as creating art work and crafts with Haley. We are blessed to have several of her beautiful paintings. Lucas, Haley, and Hannah were the best of friends and thick as thieves, lovingly referring to each other as “Punk”. There was nothing the three of them didn’t enjoy doing together. Hannah’s spirit is as pure as you will find, and her hugs and kisses will forever be missed. Hannah was a source of light and energy. She was full of love for all that had the chance to know her and love her. She had a quick wit and fantastic sense of humor. Her Grandpa Mike lovingly called her “his little Monkey”. Monkey will forever live on in the hearts of those who will forever miss her. Even through death Hannah continues to spread kindness, love, and hope with her ultimate gift of organ donation.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Hannah will be held in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at 10:30 AM with the Rev. Thomas Curry, OSB, Pastor, celebrating and Rev. Thomas More Sikora, OSB, concelebrating. The Mass will be streamed on the St. Mary’s Church YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/@saintmarysparish1411 The family requests that colors are worn, Hannah loved pink and blue.
Visitation will be held on Friday, March 1, 2024 at Elk County Catholic High School from 5:30 PM until 8:30 PM.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made payable to the Elk County Community Foundation for the Hannah Pistner Memorial Scholarship Fund, PO Box 934, St. Marys, PA 15857.
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Dear Anthony, Sara and Family. I was so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my prayers and in my community’s prayers. May you feel God’s comforting presence in this time of sorrow. Sister Elizabeth Oettel, OSB
My beautiful memory is at Hannah’s Grandmother Tina’s surprise birthday party. Here we were having snacks, drinks, & visiting when Hannah takes me by the hand and says “can I read u a story?” I said, “sure”. She took me to the sofa and Haley came over and she read her story book. Now, after all the question and answer time. Hannah looks at me and says, “you want to see the chickens?” I was all in! It was a memory forever etched in my very soul. The joy, the innocence, the laughter was all hard to contain.
I know Hannah you are in The Almighty’s arms. I pray for the family that the Peace of God in the name of Jesus fills your Souls with his comfort.
The Rodriguez family extends their heartfelt condolences to the Pistner and Caskey families during this profoundly difficult time. The loss of Hannah Rose Pistner has left us all with heavy hearts, mourning the untimely departure of such a bright and loving soul. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, hoping that cherished memories of Hannah can bring some comfort amidst the sorrow. Please know that we stand with you in your time of grief, ready to offer our support and love.
Officer Pistner, Sara, and Caskey families,
Our hearts are with you and your families at this most difficult time. May Jesus wrap his arms around you and yours for comfort, peace, and courage. May the angels carry Hannah on wings to Heaven and bring joy to your hearts knowing that only peace and happiness with fill her precious life for all eternity.
I am heartbroken along with almost everyone in St Marys. You definitely have an angel in heaven and I’m sure she will make her presence known many times over in this life. God’s plan isn’t to be questioned. We must embrace it and know Hannah will forever be that brightest star in the sky. Vicky Weinzierl
No words can express how deeply sorry we are for your loss. May the good Lord comfort you and give you peace and strength in this difficult time and the days that lay ahead. We did not get to meet Hannah, but she looks like a sweet, kind, loving little girl that I would just love to hug. Our hearts go out to all of you! Our sincerest sympathies to you all.
Anthony, Sara, and Family!
I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of your precious, beautiful daughter. It was an honor working with you at the St. Mary’s Police Department. GOD will wrap his arms around your daughter! Hannah is in good hands. She will be your ANGEL from HEAVEN!
WITH SINCERE SYMPATHY!
Our family would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the Pistner/Caskey family. We are truly sorry for the loss of your little angel. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. God Bless you all.
Sara, Anthony, and family,
So sorry for your loss of Hannah so innocent so young. May God lighten your grief. Many prayers said for all of you.
Tim and Glenda Gerg
Sara, Anthony, and all of Hannah’s family,
Please know you have my most sincere sympathy and condolences. I’m so very sorry. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God bless
To the Pistner/Caskey families: God bless you all. As I read the tributes I am in awe of your lovely Hannah. Prayers for all of you
Myself and my Daughter Caitlyn are so deeply sorry for the loss of your Beautiful little Daughter may God rest her soul and sincerely pray that Lord Jesus places his hand upon your shoulders and lovingly guides you in your time of sorrow
Officer Pistner, Sara and children, we send our deepest sympathies, and love, for your huge loss. We knew nothing about the fire, then to hear about Hannah just broke our hearts to the core. She is a Beautiful little Angel in Heaven now, and what beautiful gifts she gave as an Organ Donor.
Officer Pistner, we will never forget how you treated Nate, with nothing but respect. He really appreciated that, and so did we. He is doing well now. You made a difference for him! You are a wonderful Police Officer, and we can see where Hannah got her beautiful personality! You all will remain in our prayers!
Hannah, Rest Easy, Fly with the Angels.
The Dietz’s
Ken, Gloria, Nate and Jaxton 🙏❤️
So sad, I am praying for all of you.