John William Hankla, 90, of Leonardtown, MD departed this life on Monday, July 21, 2014 at MedStar St. Mary's Hospital. Born November 7, 1923 in Washington D.C., he was the son of the late John William Hankla, Sr. and Mabel (Statter) Hankla.

John retired from the Singer Sewing Co. after 43 years. He had a very active life. John was a Duncan yoyo champion, historian and volunteer at Piney Point Light House. He was a coin appraiser for St. Mary's County and gave talks on coins for over thirty years. John was an avid bridge player, a past president of the Silver Spring Exchange Club and a Master Mason for 70 years.

John is survived by his daughter Deborah Hartwick, his granddaughter, Jessica Hartwick, and his three great grandsons, Avery, Von and James.

John was preceded in death by his first wife Francis Hankla, his second wife Peggy Hankla and his brother, Donald Hankla. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, July 24, 2014 from 11:00 to 12:00 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Interment will follow in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Cemetery.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.