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Eric Oines
January 1, 2005
I was out of the country when I heard of John's passing. John was an amazing man and I enjoyed every opportunity we had to talk over the years. He was always sincerely interested in my work and in helping expand on it's success. Because of John's generosity at PPL, I have a career I love, working with some of the finest people I have ever known. He will be sorely missed. My sincerest condolences to Lucy and the rest of the family.
Peggy and Cy Yusten
December 19, 2004
John was a man who deeply touched and affected every person he with whom he came into contact. We were fortunate to be people he smiled upon and who were blessed by knowing some of him and what he added to our world. Our prayers of support go out to Lucy, David and Elizabeth. He left us all with gifts of enlightenment and the inspiration to do something to improve our world. I hope we are all up to his challenge.
John Grieman
December 19, 2004
I value the time I spent as a fellow Board member at PPL and PPL Industries. His commitment to education and training as the keys to helping those in need to move toward self-sufficiency has lead me to focus on those issues in my volunteer efforts. I am sorry I had to miss the services but needed to help my daughter move into her new home. May God bless him for all of his good works.
Kate Chapman
December 18, 2004
I never had the pleasure of meeting John Hartwell but I do feel as if I owe him something. I was a college house tutor/mentor last year in Hope House, a PPL College House. My experience in College House truely changed how I viewed the world. I think that I owe Mr. Hartwell a sincere thank you for making that experience possible.
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Nick & Karen Morrison
December 17, 2004
Dear Lucy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your children in your loss while we share in wonderful memories of John's life and generosity.
Jeff Zlonis
December 17, 2004
Condolences to John's family and thank you for sharing him with the community. I had the privilege of serving with John on a PPL Board committee and was immediately won over by his friendly 1000 questions and commitment to kids. Many children have benefited from this commitment and John's generosity.
Josie St. Peter
December 17, 2004
Although I did not know John personally, he has shaped who I am as a person. I lived in PPL's College House "Jeremiah's Porch" for two years while in school at Bethel. My time at the Porch was extremely special to me, by living in the community I was serving I had a very holistic experience. The Porch is a life changing, heart growing, youth serving place. I feel honored to have been a part of it, and I am so thankful to John for his being a part of getting it started. I now work at Big Brothers Big Sisters helping other mentors with the knowledge I learned at the College house.
Thank you John.
Simon Foster
December 16, 2004
Dear Lucy, David, Charlie (and Robin), Lucy (and Jeff) and family -
Nikki and I are so, so sorry about John. He was a wonderful man and and a great inspiration and example to us all. We shall miss him. I am personally so glad I was able to see him at Robin's party recently and to catch up a little. Though we knew he was in pain and he was weakening, it is still a great shock. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all. With love, Simon and Nikki
May Ly
December 16, 2004
Dear Lucy,
I am truly sorry for your loss, I know you are strong and will carry on. I am Toua and Phia's daughter. John has played a big part of my parents life. You and john have always been there for us; we will remember John as a man with a BIG heart. Our prayers are with you and your family Lucy. Take care
Always, your friends May Ly and Chou Thao
Lynnette Coffee
December 16, 2004
Writer Roy Lessin once wrote "Hope fills us with confidence, assurance, and expectation-confidence because God will not forsake us, assurance because God will not forget us, expectation because God will not fail us." Although I did not have the privilege of meeting Mr. Hartwell, of what I've heard, I know he was a good man. It is because of him that I am able to be a tutor/mentor for two very beautiful little girls. Because of John's vision, I am able to sow a seed of hope into the lives of kids that may not have had anyone to encourage them. Although everyone has lost someone so dear and special, his life and his vision will live on through the lives that he has touched. May God bless the family and friends of John Hartwell during this time of grief. (Jeremiah's Porch)
Paul Parrish
December 16, 2004
Often the expression of others provides an overwhelming vision of the value of others. As is the impression I have of John. Although, I didn't know John, it is apparent from all I have heard and read that he was a tremendous asset to our efforts at PPL and the community. He will be deeply missed.
Stephen Duffy
December 16, 2004
Dear Lucy:
Mac called Lorraine and I to inform us of John's death. How deeply saddened we were. How I will miss my very dear friend and how happy I was to have had lunch with him a short time ago. Will give you a call after things have settled down. Lorraine and I extend to you and your family our deepest sympathy. Steve
Cathryn Nissen
December 16, 2004
I have lost a friend and mentor. John was an active PPL Board Member and PPL Youth Development Committee member. He was dedicated to improving the academic success of low-income children. He wanted every child to have the opportunity to become self-sufficient skilled adults who could accomplish anything. He taught me that sometimes it is not what you do—sometimes the power is in just asking the right questions. John always had a question. He enjoyed having lunch at Cristos. I am not sure if he likes Greek food, but he knew his wife Lucy did. Lucy was so close to his heart that he would suggest Cristos restaurant even if Lucy were not going to be there. I invited him to lunch many times, and somehow he always picked-up the check. Now that I think about it, I should have asked him to lunch more often—. John influenced my life in so many good ways. I will miss him.
Cathy Borer
December 16, 2004
John Hartwell has been an intricate part of so many programs at PPL. We would not be serving the families and children that we are this day without the support of the Hartwells. John and Lucy have been so generous of their time, encouragement and financially. Thank you very much. We will miss John at PPL.
Eric Enone
December 16, 2004
John, though I did not have the opportunity to know you due to my recent arrival at PPL, your lost is being felt by the PPL family.
My condolences to your family and friends.
Sue Jaqua
December 15, 2004
John will be missed by many, many people. John gave more than just money to worthy causes. He gave his time, energy and wisdom. John was optimistic, passionate and committed to making this world a better place. John will live on through all of us who he touched so deeply. I feel fortunate to have known him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and many friends.
Kathy Munson
December 15, 2004
My condolences to your family. John was always interested in PPL SHOP and I will remember him for his genuine care and concern for the success of the PPL SHOP.
Jim Fournier
December 15, 2004
John was always interested in my work at PPL. I appreciated his encouragement and admired how generous he was with his time and expertise.
Jim, Mary Nelson
December 15, 2004
Charlie, Robin and family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your beloved dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. The world is a better place because your dad did so much for so many while he was here.
With love,
Jim and Mary Nelson
and children; Hannah Rose, Carlee, Nicolas and Justin
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