Elbert 'Harold' Hannah, Jr.

On Friday, November 10, 2023 Elbert 'Harold' Hannah, Jr. peacefully passed away at the age of 93. He was known to many as Harold and to his family as Pops. Born August 28, 1930 and brought up by the late Elbert Hannah, Sr. and Hazel (McKinney) Hannah in Middletown, Ohio. He proudly served 24 years in the Air Force. There he met and married his bride Anneliese and raised their two sons, Harold D. and Steven Hannah. He retired as a Master Sergeant in the Air Force. He and his family then moved to Briarwood Beach, Ohio. After life in the military, Harold worked for the City of Medina before becoming the Culinary Teacher for Medina County Career Center (formerly the Medina JVS) when the school opened in 1974. He truly loved teaching his students the fine art of culinary cuisine. Harold was also the mayor of Briarwood Beach and served on their council for many years. In his spare time, Harold loved to fish mostly at Chippewa Lake, bowling, camping, travel with Anneliese, going to the Medina Rec Center and talking with all his neighbors. He also was part of the Medina VFW #5137. Harold is survived by his oldest son, Harold D. (Vicky Parsons) Hannah; his daughter-in-law, Catherine (Hannah) Lynch; his granddaughter, Kara Hannah; his two nieces, Debbie O'Neil and Kathy Schleglmilch; and his nephew, Richard Hannah. He was preceded by his wife of 63 years Anneliese Hannah (2015); his son, Steven Hannah (2008); and his brother, Jerry Hannah (1992). Graveside service will be Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, 10175 Rawiga Rd., Seville, OH 44273. Please meet at Waite & Son Funeral Home, 765 N. Court St., Medina, OH 44256 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Harold's name to The Harry Donovan, Jr. Valor Home, 1121 Exeter Rd., Akron, OH 44306, to support local veterans in need. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.waitefuneralhome.com.