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Watson Hart, Jr. 89 of Easton, PA died Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024 at Moravian Hall Square. Born Feb. 22, 1935 in Easton, PA he was a son of the late Velma (Encke) James and Watson Hart, Sr. He graduated from Easton High School in 1953 and received an engineering degree from Penn State in 1957. Watson was employed by the Pfizer Co., then Mineral Technologies from 1966 until retiring in 2002. He also served as the engineer for Wilson Borough and volunteered his services for the construction of the Family YMCA and Sigal Museum.
He was a very active member of Palmer Moravian Church where he held leadership positions on both the local and denominational levels. Watson was a member of the Delta Chi Fraternity, Easton Kiwanis, American Society of Civil Engineers, Industrial Management Club, and the Easton Jaycees where he was a Past-President and State Director. He was also a Boy Scout leader and served on the Board of ProJeCt of Easton.
Watson is survived by his wife of 69 years, Babette (Zimmer) Hart; 3 children: Karen Murray (husband Roger) of Williams Twp., PA, Richard Hart of San Diego, CA, Andrew Hart (wife Elinor) of Campbell Hall, NY; 6 grandchildren; a great-grandson; half-sister: Mary Peterson; & half-brother: Charles James. A brother Edward Hart died earlier.
A Memorial Service will be held 11 AM Saturday in Palmer Moravian Church, 2901 John St., Easton. Interment is private in Easton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Palmer Moravian Church. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
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Jonathan Kraemer
December 1, 2024
Our deepest condolences from Jon and DeAnne Kraemer. The one memory I have of your father is plugging up a hole on your back porch with a cork were hornet´s made a nest. He always had a solution.
Daniel Cohen
December 1, 2024
what a good man! I serve on the board of project base with him, and he was extremely thoughtful, generous, and helpful. He will be missed by all whom he touched.
Bob Willever
November 30, 2024
Please accept my sincere sympathy.
George and Susan Beling
November 29, 2024
Please accept our sincere sympathy and know that we are thinking of you as you mourn.sending love and prayers for your comfort.
George and Susan ("Sue") Beling
Heidi Thatcher
November 27, 2024
Andrew and family -
So very sorry to read about your father. My sincere condolences.
Heidi (Huffstutler) Thatcher
Pam Houser
November 27, 2024
Dear Babs and Family,
We are so sorry to learn about Watson's passing. Our thoughts are with you as you deal with his loss. May good memories comfort you.
Pam and Don Houser
Tyrone Fredericks
November 27, 2024
May You Rest In Peace
Dale & Mary Jo Eden
November 26, 2024
Dear Babs and family
So sorry to read of Watson's passing.
May his soul rest in peace.
With our sympathy,
Mary Jo and Dale
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