John R. Hatton

John R. Hatton, 74, S. Abington Twp. died Friday morning at the Geisinger Community Medical
Center in Scranton. His widow is Brenda Nafzinger Hatton and they have been married for the
past 19 years.
Born in Pittsburgh, and raised in Scranton, he was the son of the late Harold and Minerva
Berger Hatton. Prior to his retirement he was a teacher for the West Shore School District in
New Cumberland. He was presently employed as a school van driver for the Abington Heights
School District. John was a member of the Clarks Summit United Methodist Church as well as
their choir. He was an organist for over 35 years for various churches. He received his
bachelor's degree at Bloomsburg University and earned his master's degree from Penn State
University.
John enjoyed international travel with Brenda and friends, and they took many adventures
together each year. They also enjoyed attending local basketball games and RailRiders baseball
games. John had an interest in genealogy and often spent time researching his family tree. In
addition, he was an avid reader especially in the area of U.S. History.
Also surviving are two daughters, Jennifer Hatton, Parkesburg, PA and Jenny Shapiro and her
husband Eric, Ambler, PA; brothers James Hatton and his wife Linda, Clarks Summit and Harold
Hatton and his wife Ruth, Warner Robins, GA; grandchildren John M. Hatton, Maddie and Sam
Shapiro; many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held Tuesday evening at 7pm at the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home,
418 S. State St., Clarks Summit with service by Rev. Andrew Weidner, pastor. Friends may call
on Tuesday from 5pm until the time of the service. Interment will be in Clarks Green Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Clarks Summit United Methodist Church, 1310 Morgan
Highway, Clarks Summit, PA 18411.