Harry L. Hart

Harry Hart Obituary

Harry Layton Hart, 83, Morgantown, died Thursday, Mar. 3, 2011, in Reading Hospital & Medical Center, West Reading.

He was the husband of the Rev. Eleanor K. Hart.

Born in West Reading, he was a son of the late Harry Elmer Hart and the late Alma (Kurtz) Hart.

He was the owner-editor of the former Birdsboro Dispatch from the 1950s until 1972. Harry was also a Graphic Arts teacher at Twin Valley High School from 1967 to 1991.

He was a seasonal mould-er at Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site from 1966 to 1976.

He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WW II.

Harry was a member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Morgantown; the Elverson-Morgantown Lions Club; Union Lodge 479 F&AM and High Twelve. He was a past member of the Birdsboro Rotary Club.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, are three sons: Robert D. Hart, Morgantown; William A. Hart, Bethlehem; and Sean L. Hart, Reading. Also surviving are two grandsons, Geoffrey and Jonathan Hart, both of Bethlehem.

Harry was predeceased by two sons, John and Richard Hart, and a daughter, Margaret Hart-Keyes.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2011, at 11 a.m. in St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 1651 Morgantown Road, P.O. Box 97, Morgantown, PA 19543.

Interment in St. Thomas Memorial Garden.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Thomas Episcopal Church at the above address or to Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, in memory of Harry L. Hart. Checks for Hopewell Furnace are to be made payable to DOI-NPS, attn.: Superintendent, 2 Mark Lane, Elverson, PA 19520.

Dengler Funeral Home, Inc., Birdsboro, is in charge of the arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Reading Eagle on Mar. 5, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Harry Hart

9 Entries

Pat Frederick

March 17, 2011

Ellie, I don't know WHAT made me think of Harry this evening but for some reason I felt compelled to do a search on the net! And I found this very sad news. Harry and I had a lot of laughs and great conversations during the " old days" at TVHS. His print shop was across the hall from my band room. It was so sad to receive this news. I'm sure Harry is still making everyone around him smile.

the gaston family

March 6, 2011

our deepest sympathy goes out to the hart family harry was like apart of our family for many years ms.ellie you are in our prayers he is gone but never forgotten he holds a special place in our family we will deeply miss him

Dawn Lukitsch (Fix)

March 6, 2011

Harry Hart was my printshop teacher in 1972. He had a very big impact on my life. I can still remember him telling me to slow down while working on the hand fed Heidelberg letterpress. I also remember trick or treating at his home in Gibraltar. He was a great man. My condolenses go out to his family.

Michael Abrams

March 6, 2011

Dear Sean, Bill, Bob and Rev. Hart:

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your father and husband.

William Rohrbach

March 5, 2011

Ellie:

I worked with Harry for three years at Hopewell and he was a great friend and fantastic person to be around: in a world full of artificial stress and needless worry, Harry was always there with a smile and a wise crack to disarm even the most seasoned ogre, and he was the sort of guy who put life in its proper perspective and really made people feel good about themselves and about life itself just by being around them. A lot of years have passed since we pounded out moulds in the Cast House together, but I will never forget this wonderful friend. God Bless you and your family.

Bill Rohrbach

March 5, 2011

Ellie,
This is hard to believe. He was doing so well after fighting the good fight. It was always a joy to see him at Lion's meetings and we enjoyed his conversations. We will surely miss his special smile
and sense of humor. Remember we are here for you. Bets & Jim

Ray Weaver

March 5, 2011

Dear Ellie,
Pam & I are saddened to hear that Harry has passed away. I always enjoyed kibitzing with Harry in the faculty room at TVHS in the old days. His intelligence and sense of humor made him a special friend. We're sorry that we can not see you during this difficult time as we are in Florida until April 6th. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Fondly, Ray and Pam Weaver.

Cast House where Harry worked as a Moulder

Edie Shean-Hammond

March 5, 2011

Harry was a great supporter of Hopewell Furnace and a dedicated volunteer and member of the Friends of Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site. He will be sorely missed.
Edie Shean-Hammond
Superintendent, Hopewell Furnace NHS

Faye @ Joe Sullivan

March 5, 2011

So sorry to read of Harry's passing. Please accept our condolances.

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