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DR. HAROLD RONALD KURTZ
1942 - 2021
DR. HAROLD RONALD KURTZ
1942 - 2021
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BORN
1942
DIED
2021
HAROLD KURTZ Obituary
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Anne Miller Goldin
July 29, 2024
Miss our monthly phone calls
Norman Koven
July 29, 2023
Dear Harold,
How quickly another year has flown by. My family and I always miss you most at this time of year when we were used to seeing and sharing summer with you in Ventnor. May your memory always be for a blessing.
Norman Koven
July 29, 2022
Harold, we miss you, your warm friendship and infectious smile greatly, especially this time of the year in Ventnor.
Anne Miller Goldin
July 29, 2022
Miss him ,Think of him often , a great friend
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Cecelia Evans
October 5, 2021
Just read of Harold´s passing. You have my deepest sympathy. I have such fond memories of him and of you.
My husband passed in February.
Gail Meister
August 14, 2021
I worked with Harold at Foundations, Inc. after he left the superintendency in Pennsauken. I experienced him as a dedicated professional and genial person. May his memory be for a blessing.
Debra Wasserman Sitner
August 11, 2021
Dear Joy and family,
We have lost one of our own. I´m one more friend to say what a amazing person he was.
I can think of many superlatives, but the finest thing a person can be known for is integrity.
All his classmates and friends will sorely miss him.
August 11, 2021
Lost one of.our most beloved people and classmate.
Harold was known for his kindness, sense of humor
and so much more.
Joy, our entire class grieves with you.
Debra Wasserman Sitner
Dietmar, Carola, Martin and Jonas Gnadt, Germany
August 9, 2021
We lost a wonderful friend.
It is hard to find words that express our feelings.
Harold Kurtz did not just bring Odyssey oft he Mind to Germany.
He brought a spirit of creativity and friendship.
Harold was a true mentor to me,
a dear friend to our family,
an inspiring Member of the Board of COU,
a fun person with such a big heart,
a smart teacher in the best sense of the word.
We will miss him so much.
But he has left traces in our hearts
that no water can wash away.
Sylvan and Rhoda
August 7, 2021
We will never forget the hospitality and welcome we always got from Harold. Your family is an important part of our
lives. We will miss him.
Jill Voshell
August 6, 2021
What a wonderful man- always full of great ideas and positive positions on life. I recall he came into my Pennsauken kindergarten class to read to the students with "Harold and the Purple Crayon" book.. When he left all the kids were yelling " Good bye Harold!" Our last conversation was jumping waves in the ocean at Mary Schecter's 1st day of school party and he had great advise for me. We were talking about travel and my upcoming trip to Portugal and which flights to take, and he was telling me his love of Portugal. He spread out his arms while we were bouncing over the waves and said " Life if this long- and we are over here with this much left- so just spend the money and do the things you love- take the direct flight!!! That bit of money won't matter, but the time will".He loved his family, education, and took a great interest in travel, life and learning. He will be missed- but he left a great mark in the many lives that he touched. My condolences to Joy and the family!
Norm and Linda Koven
August 5, 2021
We have been privileged and blessed to share summers at the Jersey Shore as neighbors of Harold, Joy and family since 2011. What a special family! Harold always enlightened my life with his friendship, warmth, humor and sage advice. We will miss his presence but always hold him dear in our hearts and minds.
Tim & Anita Perkins, VT
August 5, 2021
Joy & Family, We were saddened to hear of Harold's passing. What a talented and fun character. He was an amazing problem solver who could always find a way to make things better. He will be remembered fondly and missed by so many.
Wojtek Radziwilowicz, Poland
August 5, 2021
I had the pleasure and honor to come to know Harold through Odyssey of the Mind. To me He embodied and personified traits and virtues which the program He so greatly contributed to aims to teach. He was inquisitive and ingenious, goal- and process-oriented at the same time, principled and honest, friendly and open, energetic and positive. Such a great role model not only for His children, children-in-law and grandchildren, but also for so many young people from around the world whose lives He has touched - even if sometimes they might not even be aware of the fact. OMazing Person who will be truly missed. Most sincere condolences to His entire Family, and especially heartful hugs to Joy. Thank you for everything, Harold. Rest in Peace.
Suzanne Schlisman Mazer
August 5, 2021
A friend and neighbor since childhood, Harold will be remembered as a wonderful man and a real mensch. My condolences to his family and may his memory be for blessing.
Jane M Slater
August 5, 2021
Our deepest sympathies to all the Kurtz family.
His positive impact on so many lives is truly an example of Tikkun Olam.
Willie Miller
August 5, 2021
RIP my friend. You will always be in my heart.
Michael Dobos
August 5, 2021
It is such a very sad day for so many to lose such a great person like Harold. He had such a great ability to always be able to say something to lighten the mood or to just make you laugh. He will be missed. Loving thoughts to the entire family.
Jeff Roth
August 5, 2021
"I looked up to Harold and his wonderful family growing up in West Philly. He was an amazing role model, always patient, kind, and encouraging. Loving thoughts are with Joy, Harriet, Alan, the children and grandchildren, and all who will miss Harold every day." Jeff & Carol Roth
Sandra Davis
August 5, 2021
My heart is broken! Dr. Kurtz was a true educator who loved listening and helping in every way that he could. I met Dr.Kurtz in Pennsauken and he was such a friend. He shared curriculum ideas and introduced our district to Odyssey of the Mind. Our children enjoyed a new way of thinking. I will never forget his kindness and good nature. He made you feel like a friend forever. My prayers to the family.
Lynn Drexel
August 5, 2021
I remember Dr. Kurtz as such a loving and kind man. He was a pleasure to work with and for. My condolences to his family. He will be missed.
Linda Gotlieb
August 5, 2021
My heart is breaking. I will always cherish the decades of memories I have of Harold. My sincere condolences to Joy and the family. He touched countless lives in so many positive ways. May he Rest In Peace!
Brian & Debbie Stedman
August 5, 2021
May you find comfort in loving memories and in your hearts. May you always hear his voice in either a whisper or light wind and be your guardian always. Our deepest sympathies.
George W Roesser, Ed D
August 5, 2021
Harold made our world a better place in so many ways. His name became one of the few that was always mentioned, "Harold was here, there, everywhere"...always underscoring that something good was happening.
His achievements will live in countless ways, as students and colleagues make their contributions to the world.
Patrick Conway
August 5, 2021
I was a student of Dr.Kurtz,he was in charge of something called project seed in Philadelphia,one of my first role models before I knew what a role model was,I will never forget what he did for me and a few of my friends who needed his support.
Peter Dumortier
August 5, 2021
I have the privilege to know Harold through my involvement in the Odyssey of the Mind problem-solving competition. I first met him when I coached an odyssey team in 2009. Harold was the Head Judge from whom coaches had to collect scores. I was touched by the personalised, genuine and meaningful feedback and encouraging words he had for the team. To this day, I remain grateful for him taking the time to observe so much in one of the many performances he had watched that morning. When I became an official years later, I kept this good practice I picked up from him to motivate teams and coaches the same way Harold's words had impacted me. I got to know Harold better volunteering on the same judging panel for 7 World Finals from 2013 to 2019. Harold was a generous, tolerant and nurturing man. My heart goes to his family in these difficult times.
Anne Miller Goldin
August 4, 2021
I first met Harold when he, his brother Alan,Bob Rubin and my brother Willie Miller were singing in the choir at Temple Israel of Wynnfield. I was 11 or 12. That would make him 16.
I had a rough time in Jr and Senior High School. I did not feel like I belonged. Harold was always there for me making me feel better. I do not think I would have made it with out him. He kept me out of trouble. and made me feel positive about myself. He will always be
in my heart.
Richard Cohen
August 4, 2021
Carol and I will miss Harold's overt concern for the well-being and comfort of those around him. As a high school fraternity brother, his leadership and affability served as a role model for the rest of us. His friendship and loyalty continued for over 60 years beyond high school as he was the force that kept us bound as brothers through the decades, and it spread to the countless others he has influenced through the decades.
Peggy Vance
August 4, 2021
I am so saddened to hear of Dr. Kurtz´s passing. He hired me when he was the Superintendent of Clayton School District back in 1986. I had the pleasure of working with him again in Pennsauken. He always was a people person and he was always put student needs high up on the priority list. He made a great impact on my life. I am a much better educator because of him. My thoughts are with your family.
August 4, 2021
The world has lost a giant of a man. Harold was a good friend to both Ed and me. There will be a place in our hearts for him forever. Our deepest sympathy to Joy and the family of whom he always spoke.
Pat and Ed Carroll
EDRA Chandler
August 4, 2021
Dr Kurtz will be missed. I was on the faculty at Pennsauken High School as a counselor. We both loved music and he supported my opportunity to sing in Italy. It gave me a chance to move forward with my singing and to continue working as a counselor. His kindness and love and appreciation for the variety in life made him a special person. He will be missed but remembered fondly. My sincere condolences to the family.
Henry Wertheimer
August 4, 2021
Deepest sympathy from your "wall-mates" in Fort Myers. Harold contributed so much to the music scene down there. And who else can mix the punch for the orchestra receptions?
Henry Wertheimer and Mary Straub
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