Ann Elizabeth (Orr) DeHaas Obituary
In loving memory of Ann Elizabeth (Orr) DeHaas of State College, Pennsylvania, who departed this world on August 2, 2025 at the age of 94. Ann leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ann Elizabeth (Orr) DeHaas to pay them a last tribute.
As Ann departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Ann. Though Ann may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph H. Orr, Sr. and Naomi Orr (Humphries); her husband E. Philip DeHaas; and her brother Joseph Orr, Jr.. She is survived by: her children, Elizabeth Ann O'Donnell (Michael) of Prosperity, PA, Mary Ellen DeHaas of Altoona, PA, Dr. Sarah Jane DeHaas (Michael Straw) of State College, PA, Philip Andrew DeHaas (Tracey Deak) of State College, PA and Peter Christian DeHaas (Katherine Sofis) of San Francisco, CA.; and her sisters, Jane Hitchcock and Sarah Herdman. She is also survived by her seven grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
