William M. Hanson, 85, of Chapel Ridge, Bradford, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019, at UPMC Hamot, in Erie.
Born July 27, 1934 in Bradford, he was a son of the late George and Marjorie (Peterson) Hanson.
Bill was a 1953 graduate of Bradford High School and a graduate of Bryant & Stratton Business Institute in Buffalo NY.
In 1969 he married Genie (Cullom) Hanson who preceded him in death on February 3, 1996.
Bill was employed in the airline industry for over 30 years, starting with Allegheny Airlines in Bradford, then US Air, and he retired from American Airlines as Management Director.
He was a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church, Bradford Lodge 749 F&AM, the Jamestown Consistory, Zem Zem Temple in Erie and the McKean County Shrine Club. He was also an avid golfer. He also enjoyed time with family at hunting camp and was always quick with a good joke.
Surviving is one daughter, Alli (Mike) Pepperling, of Apex, NC, three grandchildren, Madison Petermann, Orrin Petermann, and Avery Petermann, one brother, Jack (Gloria) Hanson, of Bradford, and several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received on Friday January 3, 2019, from 11:00 AM to Noon in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. 33 South Ave., at Noon funeral services will be held with Rev. Matt Blake, Pastor of the Bradford Area Parish officiating. Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park.
Memorials contributions if desired, may be made to Shriner's Children Hospital 1645 8th St. Erie, PA 16505.
Funeral arraignments are under the direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com