Herbert "Hap" LaFon

Herbert E. "Hap" LaFon, age 96 of Towson, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2022. Born in Willow Wood, OH to the late Albert and Eva (Miller) LaFon; beloved husband of the late Betty (Wells) LaFon; loving father of H, Craig LaFon, Douglas B. LaFon and wife Diana Degnan-LaFon of Towson, Wells B. LaFon and wife Nicole of Westminster, Dana S. LaFon and husband Troy Lange of Glen Arm, proud grandfather of Cristina Lee LaFon, Priska LaFon, Samuel Strauser, Douglas M. LaFon, Catherine Strauser and Genevieve LaFon. As a member of the "greatest generation" he proudly served in the Navy during WWII, owned and operated a packaging company and will be lovingly missed by his family and friends.

Family will receive friends Saturday, April 23, 2022 from 12:00-1:00 PM in Calvary Baptist Church, 120 W. Pennsylvania Ave, Towson. A Funeral Service, officiated by Pastor William Hough, will begin at 1:00 PM. Interment with Presentation of Military Honors will follow in Providence United Methodist Church Cemetery, 1318 Providence Rd, Towson.

In loving memory of an amazing man, Herbert E. LaFon. Hap, Happy, Dad, Pop-Pop, Uncle Hap…in his 96 years he shared a warmth with all whom he encountered. One of the nicest men you’d ever meet, Hap served his country, his family, and his community. Raised on a farm in southern Ohio, he served in WWII, then started a family in Towson, Maryland. He owned a packaging company working as President and salesman on the road more often than not. After retirement he still sold paper, then delivered packages, then volunteered at St. Joseph’s Hospital five days a week for well over a decade. He was an icon there, delivering the mail and a smile to all who needed one. He had a great life, and those who knew him knew his generosity, strength, and positivity. He will be forever remembered, missed, and loved.

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