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Mark Hannon Obituary
Mark was born in Olean on Sept. 11, 1922, the son of the late Mark James and Frances Naoma LeStrange Hannon. On July 11, 1952, he married the former Carolyn R. Wormer, who predeceased him Nov. 15, 2019.
Mark was a graduate of Olean High School. He enrolled in St. Bonaventure University, leaving school to go serve his country in WWII, where he fought in the Battle of the Bulge.
He returned after the war to St. Bonaventure to get a bachelor's degree. While at Bonas he was a big part of the ROTC program.
Mark went on to work as a salesman for the Millcraft Paper Company.
He was a member of Bolivar Country Club and lifetime member of Bartlett Country Club, playing golf into his late 90s. He belonged to Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels. He also was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Portville, where he served as a trustee and was involved in numerous church activities, including Catholic Charities.
He was an election inspector for the Village of Portville. Later in life he received an honorary degree from St. Bonaventure's University President, Sister Margaret Carney, for perseverance.
Mark is survived by four sons, Mark S. Hannon of Cuba, James D. (Beverly) Hannon of Salamanca, Peter A. (Cheryl) Hannon of Anchorage, Alaska and Timothy W. (Dianne) Hannon of Starke, Fla.; 10 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; a sister, Kathleen Morton of Olean; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife, Carolyn; brothers Richard Hannon and James Eugene Hannon; and daughter-in-law, Julia Hannon.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday (Feb. 8, 2024) at the Guenther Funeral Home, Inc., 1303 E. State St., Olean. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday (Feb. 9, 2024) at the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels, Olean. Burial will be in St. Bonaventure Cemetery, Allegany, with full military honors accorded by the Allegany American Legion.
Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.guentherfh.com.
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Janice Miller
February 8, 2024
Thinking of you and your family. So sorry for your loss Mark.
Geary Bowen, neighbor
February 8, 2024
Mark was our next door neighbor on Monroe Terr. After a large snowfall during the 1970´s the snowplows couldn´t make it up the street. Mark got on his yard tractor and snow blew a single path down the center of our street. I inquired why. In case an emergency vehicle needs to come up our street. We had many elderly neighbors at the time and he was worried one may need emergency care. Just one example of what a fine man Mark was. May he rest in peace. Prayers for his family and loved ones.
Bill Coon
February 7, 2024
Sorry for your loss, sounds like he had a great life. We will all meet again.
Craig Hinman
February 7, 2024
To all of the Hannon family our deepest condolences on the passing of your Dad. Sincerely ,the Hinman family
Kathy Mabey
February 7, 2024
We´re sorry we were unable to attend the celebration of Mark´s remarkable life, but are happy we were able to attend many birthday celebrations with him and his family. Love to his family. Brian & Kathy Mabey
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