Paul A. Kratt, 88, of Magnolia Drive, Washington, died at 5:45 p.m. Saturday, August 1, 1998, in his home, following a lingering illness. He was a 1928 graduate of Washington High School and received his bachelor and masters degrees from Washington and Jefferson College. For 37 years, Mr. Kratt taught science and math at Washington High School, where he was the adviser for the S.O.S. club and student council adviser for 31 years. On February 5, 1966, he married Esther June O'Donnell, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Cynthia Kratt, at home, and Christine Spallinger of Canonsburg. Deceased are four brothers, Robert, George, William and Oscar Kratt; and four sisters, Ruth Hocking, Marguerite McGurty, Helen and Mary Kratt. Copyright ©1998 Observer Publishing Co.Last updated Monday, August 3, 1998Paul A. Kratt
Retired Washington High School teacher
He was born September 6, 1909, in Washington, a son of George Christian and Elizabeth Barbara Miller Kratt.