Anna C. Hagner

Anna Cecilia Hagner, Yiayia, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, faith, and devotion to family that will be cherished for generations.

Born Anna Cecilia Lewnes on March 1, 1927, in Annapolis, Maryland, she was the youngest child of Greek immigrants Sam and Cecelia (Vassilia Mandris) Lewnes of Arna, Laconia, Greece. Raised in Eastport, Anna grew up in her family’s well-known restaurants where she learned the values of hard work, hospitality, and family.

She married the love of her life, Elmer Hagner, sharing a devoted marriage grounded in faith, family, and partnership. Elmer, a World War II veteran, served as Chief of the Anne Arundel County Police Department from 1964 to 1969 and later served four terms in the Maryland House of Delegates. Together they built a home in Annapolis and raised their two children, Darryl Ryan Hagner and Barbara Lynn Hagner .

Though deeply rooted in Annapolis, Anna’s favorite place was the cabin she shared with Elmer in Parsons, West Virginia. There she found joy in family, nature, and especially watching her beloved hummingbirds. A proud member of the Greek Orthodox community, she remained deeply connected to her heritage, traditions, and extended Lewnes family.

Yiayia was the true matriarch and the unbreakable glue of her close-knit family. She never missed a birthday or special occasion and made every grandchild and great-grandchild feel loved and remembered. Christmas morning at her home was a treasured tradition where the entire family gathered without exception. Known as a gifted storyteller, she was a constant source of wisdom, strength, humor, and unconditional love.

She loved the Baltimore Ravens and Orioles, enjoyed golfing well into her later years, and adored her beloved dog, Sparky. Above all, her greatest joy was her family.

She is predeceased by her beloved husband, Elmer Hagner (2004); her daughter, Barbara; her daughter-in-law, Judy; her parents, Sam and Cecelia Lewnes; and her siblings, George, Deno, Lou, and Nick.

Anna is survived by her devoted son, Darryl Ryan Hagner; and her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and extended family: Terri Hagner, Fiancé Brian, children Sabrina and Ethan, Patrick Hagner, wife Kelly their children Cassidy and Collin; Christopher Stauder, Melissa Stauder, husband Josh, their children TJ and Meisha; Kevin Stauder, wife Tiffany, their children Ryan and Anna; Brian Stauder wife Heather their children Eve and Nate; Stacey Stauder her companion Rob and her children Jordon, Alliyah, Jacob, David, and Sara; Matt Olson, wife Rachel and children Shiloh, Jacoby, Lilly, and Leo; Kirsten Northcraft, husband Ryan their children Blake and Trevor; and Eric Olson his companion Nichole, children Skyla, Scarlett, and Tristan.

Anna’s life was defined by faith, family, and love. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew and loved her.

The family will receive friends at the John M. Taylor Funeral Home 147 Duke of Gloucester St Annapolis, MD 21401 on Sunday, February 15, 2026, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm.

The funeral service will take place at Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church 2747 Riva Road Annapolis, MD 21401 on Monday, February 16, 2026 at 11:00 am. A private interment will take place at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in honor of her enduring faith and heritage.

May her memory be eternal.