On  December 5, 2024, Michael J. Hnat, beloved son of the late Michael L. and Loretta M. Hnat; loving brother of Darlene M. Flora and loving brother-in-law of Frank Flora, loving brother of Kathleen R. Haller and loving brother-in-law of Heinz Haller and loving brother of the late William J. Hnat; devoted uncle of Christine Flora, Kimberly Flora, and Thomas Haller; dear great uncle of Gage Lockner.

Friends may call at the family owned Ruck-Towson Funeral Home, 1050 York Road (at beltway exit 26) on Sunday, December 15, 2024, 3-7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Stella Maris Chapel, 2300 Dulaney Valley Road, Timonium, Maryland 21093, on Monday, December 16, 2024, at 12 Noon, Visitation will be 11 AM – 12 Noon at the Stella Maris Chapel prior to the Mass.  Interment Sacred Heart of Mary Cemetery. As an alternative to flowers, the family would also welcome gifts of stuffed animals and toys for a donation to charity or memorial donations may be sent to St. Jude's Shrine, 512 West Saratoga Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.