Herbert H. Scranton Obituary
The memory of Herbert H. Scranton (Bryan, Ohio), born in Hicksville, Ohio, who passed away on February 5, 2026 at the age of 99, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ward E. Scranton and Emma C. Scranton (Bruggeman); his former wife Norma J. Keller; his wife Patricia A. Mitchell (Clark); his son James J. Scranton; his brother Lauren L. Scranton; his nephews, Stephen A. Scranton (Karen) of Hicksville and Larry E. Scranton (Cheryl) of Hicksville; and his great-grandparents, Hiram Sylvester Scranton and Mary Brownlee Scranton.
He is survived by: his children, Herbert H. Scranton of Hicksville and Debra D. Robbins-Morton of Alexandria, VA; his grandchildren, Richard A. Scranton (Libbey) of Aydlett, NC, Sarah J. Robbins (Paul) of Wellington, David J. Robbins (Katie) of Alexandria, VA, Matthew T. Robbins of Alexandria, VA and Andrew M. Robbins (Brittany) of Independence, KY; his son-in-law Joseph A. Robbins (Mary) of Virginia Beach, VA; his nephews, Herbert H. Scranton (Mary) of Ney, OH and Richard L. Scranton (Paula) of Hicksville, OH; his stepchildren, John C. Mitchell (Laurie) of Linden, MI, D. Scott Mitchell (Karen) of Holmes Beach, FL and Dawn Johnson (Larry) of Bel Air, MD; his caregiver Barb Poucher (Mark) of Sherwood, OH; and his sisters-in-law, Berniece Zenz of Liberty Center, OH, Patricia Grine of Montpelier, OH and Sue Keller of Gerald, OH. He is also survived by 9 step grandchildren; 7 step great grandchildren, great- grandnieces and nephews; cousins; extended family members, and friends.
Memorials in the name of CDR Herbert H. Scranton may be given to the Defiance County or Williams County Humane Society, or a charity of the donor's choice.
