David J. Hartz

David J. Hartz obituary, Pittsburgh, PA

David J. Hartz

David Hartz Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Pittsburgh Cremation & Funeral Care - Robinson Township on Oct. 5, 2024.
David Joseph Hartz, 67 of Lawrence, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 4, 2024. David was born in Pittsburgh on October 22, 1956 to the late Joseph and Elizabeth Hartz.
David was an avid outdoorsman who spent many peaceful hours hunting, fishing and hiking, and just enjoying the beauty of nature. He had a special enthusiasm for history. He enjoyed watching the History Channel and reading books on history. He often spent many hours crafting WWII models. David was also a huge Pittsburgh sports fan and loved watching all of them play, especially the Penguins.
David is survived by his loving children Zachary (Megha), Taylor (Ryan) Zimmerman, and Joshua (Grace); sister Cynthia (William) Scott; brother Paul Hartz; and 3 grandchildren Elizabeth and Rosemary Hartz and Lillian Zimmerman; also many nieces and nephews. He will be dearly missed by everyone.
Private arrangements were entrusted to Pittsburgh Cremation & Funeral Care, Robinson Township, PA. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions in David's name to Washington City Mission, 84 West Wheeling Street, Washington, PA 15301.

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