John N. "Hogie" Hannum, 92, of Chippewa Twp., formerly of West Mayfield, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Celebration Villa of Chippewa.

Born February 14, 1932, in Clintonville, PA, he was the son of the late Norman "Mike" and Irene (Weckerly) Hannum.  A 1949 graduate of Beaver Falls High School, John went on to graduate from Geneva College in 1957 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering, and in 1965 graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a M.Ed. (Master of Education) degree. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served with the 80 ^th Engineers during the Korean War.

His career included starting as a Warehouse Foreman at City Market in Beaver Falls and then went on to work at Babcock and Wilcox as an Engineer. His love of education then lead him to Blackhawk High School, where he was a math teacher.

A member of the West Mayfield Vets, John enjoyed traveling, fishing, hunting, gardening, woodworking, camping, and boating in his spare time.  He was a loving father and pappy.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Jane (Whitla) Hannum in June of 1987; and a son, Mark Blakely Hannum in August of 2006.

He is survived by his son, Craig J. Hannum; his daughter-in-law, Holly Noel Hannum; two grandchildren and their spouses, Blakely P. and Leigh Hannum and Hannah Jane and Alex Goff; and three great-grandchildren, Colton Blakely Hannum, Jeremiah Woods Hannum and Olive Elizabeth Hannum.

Friends will be received on Friday, February 23 ^rd from 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm and Saturday, February 24 ^th from 10am until the time of services at 11am in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC.- 117 Blackhawk Rd., Chippewa Twp.  Pastor Gary Bailey will officiate. Prior to services, full military honors will be performed by the Beaver County Honor Guard.

Private interment will take place in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in John's name to the West Mayfield Vets- 1000 Patterson Ave, Beaver Falls, PA, 15010 or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society – 333 E Carson St # 441E, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.

The family would like to give special thanks to the staff of Celebration Villa of Chippewa, AHN Hospice, and Gateway Hospice for their exceptional care of John.