Horace F. Hanna, Jr.
Horace F. Hanna, Jr. died Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, at the Susque-View Home in Lock Haven. He was 95 years old. Dubbed “Buck Hardy the Daredevil” by a boyhood friend, Horace subsequently went by the nickname Buck all of his life. Buck was born May 8, 1925 in Lock Haven, the son of the late Horace F. Hanna, Sr. and Loretto Dennehy Hanna.
On Nov. 23, 1950, Horace Hanna, Jr. and Celestine Kelly were married in Pittston, Pa., at St. John, the Evangelist Catholic Church. Celestine, the love of Buck’s life, died on Feb. 12, 2008.
Horace served in the U.S. Army from 1943-1946 at the rank of Staff Sergeant. Buck was a very proud 1949 graduate of Mt. St. Mary’s College in Emmitsburg, Md., with a Bachelor of Science degree in history and a minor in literature. Given any opportunity, Buck could often be heard singing “The Bells of St. Mary’s,” regaling anyone willing to listen. On May 19, 2015, Buck travelled with a few family members to his beloved Mt. St. Ma
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COVID-19 Changes How Churches Celebrate Ash Wednesday
February 17, 2021
But this year it looks a little different.
Traditionally ash is normally spread on the foreheads in the shape of a cross, but this year the Diocese of Gaylord recommended sprinkling ash over worshipper’s heads instead of touching them.
Immaculate Conception Parish in Traverse City says that even though it may be different than in years past, they are grateful they are able to hold services.
“When we didn’t have mass here it was just very sad not to have people come and worship. It’s just a sense of gratitude, we want to do everything we can to stay open and to keep people safe,” said Fr. Anthony Citro, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.