Paul Hanft

Paul Hanft
age 91, of Hartville, died on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. He was born Aug. 7, 1922 in Garrett County, Md. to the late William and Lena (Weber) Hanft. Paul moved to Ohio at age 18, and worked at the Monarch/Teledyne Rubber Company and retired after 44 years of service. He served in the Army during World War II achieving the rank of Captain. He was a charter member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, and was a member of East Nimishillen and Hartville Churches of the Brethren, and most recently Center Church of the Brethren. He was an active churchman throughout his life. Paul served as an advisor in Junior Achievement and 4-H Clubs. He enjoyed participating in several square dancing clubs. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Blanche (Shoemaker) Hanft in 1995; infant son, Kenneth Lee; sister, Alberta Hanft; and brother, Homer Hanft.
He is survived by his second wife, Kathryn Lavy Hanft of Louisville; son, Ronald Hanft of West Stockbridge, Mass.; stepchildren, Norman Lavy of Massillon, Fred (Cheryl) Lavy of Virginia, Beth Lavy Julian of Canton and Neil Lavy of Canton; sister, Dorothy Resh of Accident, Md.; brother, Allen (Joan) Hanft of North Canton; and step-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are Sunday 5-8 p.m. at Arnold Funeral Home Hartville. Funeral services will be Monday 2 p.m. at East Nimishillen Church with Pastor Paul Bozman officiating. Final viewing will be Monday in the church 1-2 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. A reception follows at East Nimishillen Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Center Church of the Brethren or East Nimishillen Church of the Brethren.
Arnold, 330-877-9364 www.arnoldfuneralhome.com