Dr. Elizabeth M. "Lisa" Hannold's Obituary
Dr. Elizabeth M. “Lisa” Hannold, age 52 of Gainesville, passed away Monday, September 28, 2015 in Shands UF Hospital. Lisa was born September 26, 1963 in Kane, Pennsylvania. She had muscular dystrophy all of her life and was still able to accomplish many things and touch so many lives. She received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Gannon University in Erie, PA. Lisa moved to Gainesville fifteen years ago and earned her PhD at The University of Florida. Dr. Hannold received many awards. In 1998 she was awarded “The Courage to Come Back”; in 2007, Awarding Leadership by Erie Independence, “Whatever it Takes” and in 2012, “UF Outstanding Alumni” Award, just to name a few. She worked as a research scientist at the Veterans’ Administration. She was a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church.
Lisa is survived by her parents, Marvin R. and Anna Hannold of Gainesville and her beloved dog, Chazz. She was preceded in death by her brother, Rick Hannold and sister, Julie Hannold.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, October 2, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 10900 SW 24th Avenue, with Fr. Jeff McGowan as celebrant. The family will receive friends Thursday, October 1, 2015, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the church. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorials to RWB Dog TAGS at www.rwbdogtags.org or Bread of the Mighty Food Bank, 325 NW 10th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601.
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