WELLSVILLE – Francis A. Hann, 84, passed away peacefully
Thursday (Oct. 5, 2017) at Jones Memorial Hospital.
Francis was born on June 13, 1933 in Andover to Gerald and
Flossie Irene (Harding) Hann. He
attended Andover Central School and later served in the United States
Army from 1953-55. After his service in the Army, he settled in Wellsville for
the remainder of his life.
Francis worked at Funland Skate Center in Wellsville and was
a popular fixture there for many years. He previously worked as the head
custodian at Brooklyn Middle School in Wellsville for 33 years.
Francis is survived by four children; Debbie (Brian) Weber,
James (Cindy) Hann, Denise (Dave Snyder) Creedon and Diane (Bill) Mesler; one
brother, Howard (Georgiana) Hann; six step-children, Patrick (John) Mack,
Robbie (Julie) Mack, Amy (Steven) Bell, Shannon (Kenny) Painter, Kayla Raecher,
and Kaycie (Edward) Griffith; nine grandchildren, Rick(Stefanie) Weber, Laura
Weber, Michelle Weber, Heather Weber, Mike Mesler, Aaron Mesler, BradleyMesler,
Mariah Mesler, and Asa Creedon; and several step-grandchildren, nieces,
nephews, cousins and close companions, Sandy Hann and Margaret Hann Evans.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two
brothers, Richard Hann and Warren Hann; his sister and brother-in-law, Clara
(Doug) York; his second wife, Helen Mack Hann; one step-son, Scott Mack and a
grandson, Chase Creedon.
Francis spent many years serving the Wellsville community in
many capacities. He was a member of the Wellsville Ambulance Corps, Civil
Defense Rescue Squad and the Wellsville Fire Department where he was a past
Chief. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, roller skating and making homemade
suckers for family and friends.
Per his wishes, there will be no prior visitation. A
graveside service with full military honors will be held on Saturday (Oct. 14)
at 11:00 a.m. at Hillside Cemetery in Andover. Arrangements are under the direction of Baker-Swan Funeral
Home in Andover. Online condolences may be offered at www.baker-swan.com. Donations may be made in his name to ALCO
Federal Credit, C/O Diane Mesler, 2859 Lindy Lane, Wellsville, NY 14895 for
hospital and medical expenses.
