John Edward Hanna

John Edward Hanna, 88 of Marietta, Ohio passed away very peacefully at home on June 9, 2015 at 8:25 pm.

He was born in the same home on May 30, 1927 the son of Ernest E. and Ada (McNary) Hanna. He had one brother James (Mary Evelyn) Hanna.

He missed his high school graduation ceremony to voluntarily be sworn into the Navy in May 1945.  Following his service he pursued his dream to work in the oil industry and to continue farming (5th generation).  In 1951, he went to work at Union Carbide which became part of Elkem Metals.  He retired as plant foreman in 1987.  After retirement, his focus on family, friends and farming gave him great joy.  He never knew a stranger.

On January 30, 1960 he married Norma Jean Muhlbach and had four children, Susan, Mark (Christine), Jean (Rick) Lantz and Jane (Mike) Skeen.  His grandchildren are Mason and Grant Hanna of Washington Court House, Paige Myer of Dublin and LeeAnn and Jonathon Skeen of Marietta along with Holly (Eric) Mednis of California.  In addition, he has two nieces Madeline (Perley) Hill of Belpre and Linda (Randy) Ward of Marietta.

John was a fifty year member of American Union Lodge #1 of the Royal Arch Masons.   He was also in Marietta Commandery No. 50, and Washington County Scottish Rite Club.  He was also a member of Marietta Shrine Club.  John assisted Troop 216 of the Boy Scouts of America for many years as well. He had a keen interest in his family ancestry, having visited Sorbie Castle in Scotland.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at 10:00 am at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home.  Friends may call at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home on Friday, June 12 from 4 to 7pm.  A brief Masonic service will follow at 7:30pm.  Burial will be at Tunnel Cemetery following the Saturday service.

Special thanks to Dr. Lloyd Dennis and his staff for their compassionate care. Also thank you to Warren Volunteer Fire Department, Marietta Hospice, VFW Post #5108 and The American Legion Post #64.  Also special thanks to the staff (Debbie and Yvonne) at the Marietta Best Western Restaurant.

Messages of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.Lankfordfh.com.