John "Skinny" Hranko

John Thomas "Skinny" Hranko, 89, of Beallsville, Ohio, formerly of Powhatan Point, Ohio, passed away Friday, December 01, 2023 in the Shadyside Care Center, Shadyside, Ohio. He was born August 12, 1934 in Powhatan Point, a son of the late Joseph and Anna Holley Hranko. John was a proud US Navy Veteran, and a retired employee of the former Consolidated Aluminum plant near Hannibal, Ohio.  In years past John enjoyed playing Bingo at the pool hall in Powhatan and participating as an active member of American Legion Post #768, Beallsville.  In recent years he has been happiest spending time with his family, working on jigsaw puzzles, and watching the birds at his home near Beallsville.  

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph and a sister, Lois.  Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 59 years, Vonnie Snyder Hranko; two sons, Jim (Connie) Hranko of Beallsville and Terry Hranko (April Spatilson) of North Carolina; a brother, Rodney (Mary Ann) Hranko of Powhatan Point; five grandchildren, Jennifer (Elwood), Chastitye, Rachelle (Louis), Ralphie (Sara), Ashley (Richie); 16 great grandchildren, Michael (Crystal), Brey (Krista), Montanna, Jacob, Alyssia, Tyler, Donavan, Paige, Payton, Rylee, Joshalynn, Brantley, Woody, Dominick, Cayden, and Jayden; two great-great grandchildren, Hardyn and Dayton; his precious puppy, Pebbles; several nieces and nephews, and many friends. 

Family and friends will be received Friday, December 8 from 2pm to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm at Wilson Funeral Home - Harper Chapel, Beallsville where funeral services will be held Saturday December 9 at 11am with Pastor Kyle Cox offering words of comfort.  Full Military Honors by American Legion Post #768 will be held at the funeral home. 

John's family requests that in lieu of flowers and keepsakes, memorial contributions be made to an organization near to John's heart, American Legion Post #768, 52651 Broad Street, Beallsville, Ohio 43716.

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