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2021
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James Hartnett Obituary
James Hartnett Jr., 75, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday, Dec. 19, at Geisinger St. Luke's, Orwigsburg.
James was born Oct. 15, 1946, in Pottsville, a son of the late Catherine (Zimmerman) and James Hartnett Sr.
He graduated from Pottsville High School, Class of 1966.
James served in the Army in the Vietnam War.
James owned Ray's Locksmith, Pottsville.
He was a member of the Freemasons.
He was the husband of Patricia (Casteel) Hartnett.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert.
James is survived by two daughters, Estelle Kerestus, of Minersville, and Jennifer Pardini, of Schuylkill Haven; a son, James Hartnett III, of Pottsville; two sisters, Mariann Fasnacht, of Tremont, and Dorothy Hartnett, of Pottsville. He is also survived by four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Services will be private at convenience of the family. Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Mahanoy City, is in charge of arrangements. Visit www.truskowskyfuneralhome.com to sign the guest book and send sympathy cards.
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Bob Eland
September 13, 2023
Jim was good friend. A good bow hunter. I knew Jim when he was a locksmith for the state and I was a Capitol police officer.
Bev Roth
December 31, 2021
God Speed James! Baby Keys and the Key Chains will be waiting to welcome you. Hugs and Prayers to you Patricia and your family. Thinking of you;
Kara Althoff
December 31, 2021
My sympathies to the family. Pat, we love you dearly. I will always cherish the moment I had with him and the fun we all had at dog shows. He was an amazing man and always so kind-hearted. He will sincerely be missed.
Linda Bonfiglio
December 30, 2021
Oh, Pat, I am so sorry to hear about Jim! May you and the family feel the arms of God holding you bringing comfort especially in the most difficult times! Peace and love, Linda and Don
Maureen Farro Barnard
December 22, 2021
Dottie and Mariann, I´m so sorry to hear about your brother Jimmys passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers, my deepest sympathies.
Mary Spiro
December 22, 2021
My dearest Pat- I am so very sorry to hear about Jim and am keeping you and your family in my thoughts. Sending you much love during these hard days.
Mike Wozniski
December 22, 2021
Very sorry to hear about this. Jim was a great friend, and awesome guy to know. Jim was always there when I needed his skillset.
Shirley M Staller
December 22, 2021
Dottie, sorry to see your brother passed away. I know the feeling as I lost my brother in 2004. God bless. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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