Obituary of Hannah R. Crossley

Hannah R. Crossley Goshen, New York Hannah R. Crossley, 15, of Goshen entered into rest with her family by her side on Saturday, April 19, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer at Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York. Hannah was born August 12, 1992 in Corona, CA the daughter of William A. Crossley and Rebecca M. (Hess) Crossley. Another turn in the road, another battle in the war and as always, Hannah was "just being Hannah". Thoughtful of others, kind to all, looking to the future and spending the day. Our daughterwas blessed with great strength, courage and determination withher abilityto always look forward. Hannah was diagnosed with bone cancer at the age of 10. Though the last years were filled with treatments, surgeries and medications, she never complained or asked why me? and never lost that beautiful smile. Hannah was a sophomore at Goshen High School, a Girl Scout in troop 579, member of the Mock Trial Team of Goshen High School, captain for Challenger Team Relay for Life to benefit American Cancer Society, and honorary member of the Dikeman Engine and Hose Company of Goshen, NY. She is survived by her mother and father, Becky and Bill Crossley at home; 3 brothers, Nathan, Colin and Austin, all at home; her paternal grandparents, Bob and Joan Crossley of Pindale, Wyoming and maternal grandparents, Robert and Amalia Hess of Cary, Illinois; along with many aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation will be Thursday, April 24, 2008 from 2-8 pm at the Donovan Funeral Home, 82 South Church St., Goshen and Friday, April 25, from 6-8 pm for special family members and friends traveling a great distance. The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 11:00 am at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 21 Still Road, Monroe with Pastor Dwayne Mau officiating. Burial will be held privately with the family in Hamptonburgh Cemetery, Hamptonburgh, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Hannahs memory to the Hannah Crossley Foundation, c/o Key Bank, 50 North Church St., Goshen, NY 10924. To share in Hannahs journey you may visit her website at www.hannahsjourney.com Please feel free to leave the family a message. Arrangements under the care of the Donovan Funeral Home, Goshen. For directions please visit donovanfunerals.com