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Harry Barton "Bud" Hann Jr., 92, of Presbyterian Village Hollidaysburg, formerly of Altoona, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Harry B. Sr. and Gladys Arletta (Weaver) Hann.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Janet Louise "Janie" Beckel, who died on March 18, 2016, after nearly 60 years of marriage; and a sister, Dorothy Jean Hann.
Surviving are his two children, daughter, Nancy Lee (Stewart) McClelland and son, Harry Barton III (Kathy) Hann; four grandchildren: S. Barton (Alissa) McClelland, Joshua (Stephanie) McClelland, Benjamin (special friend Jenna) Hann and Justin (Karen) Hann; and four great-grandchildren: Camden, Adelyn, Sophia and Matthias McClelland.
Harry was a 1949 graduate of Altoona High School.
He started his career as a printer at the Altoona Mirror and then became one of the original partners of Alto Printing Corp., where he worked as a printer for 42 years until retiring in 1991.
Harry was a United States veteran of the Korean Conflict, attaining the rank of Corporal and serving with the 1st Division, 18th Infantry Regiment.
He was an active member of Altoona Bible Church, serving on the deacon and missionary boards, and a former board member at Blair Christian Home and the Altoona Rescue Mission.
Harry encouraged everyone in his life with the phrase, "Keep looking up," based on Colossians 3:2 which says, "Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth."
Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 4, 2023; and from 9 until the 10 a.m. funeral service Friday, May 5, 2023, at Altoona Bible Church, officiated by Pastor Stewart W. McClelland. Committal with military honors will be held at Blair Memorial Park.
Arrangements are by E. Merrill Smith Funeral Home Inc., 2309 Broad Ave., Altoona.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Altoona Bible Church, Missionary Fund, 3017 Union Ave., Altoona, PA 16602; or UPMC Altoona Family Hospice, 20 Sheraton Drive, Altoona, PA 16602.
Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook page.