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Harold Hirthler Obituary
Harold E. Hirthler, "Hap," 88, a lifelong resident of Wilkes-Barre, peacefully passed away in the presence of his loving family at his home on Tuesday, June 22, 2021.
Born October 26, 1932 in Wilkes-Barre he was a son of the late Harold E. and Emma Dearden Hirthler.
Hap was a 1950 graduate of E.L. Meyers High School. He worked for Gorman's Dairy for several years before venturing out on his own. He was a professional painting and decorating contractor for nearly sixty years, most of which were under the Hirthler Painting and Decorating name.
Hap was a past president and member of the Wilkes-Barre Coin Club and a member of the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America.
An infant son, James; granddaughter, Amanda; sons-in-law, Robert Frail and Thomas Jones; brother, George; and sisters, Beverly Reese and Florence O'Day, preceded him in death.
His wife of sixty-nine years, the former Mary Mulvey; daughters, Mary Ellen Mutarelli and her husband John, Jane Ann Frail, Patricia Jones, Megan Zych and her husband Ed; sons, Harold and his wife Kathy, Michael and his wife Kathleen, and Brian; grandchildren, John, Meghan, Kaitlin, Thomas, Alyssa, Jason, David, Nicole, Sarah, Mary Elizabeth, Michael John, and Brian; three great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other family, and friends will miss him immensely.
To Hap's daughter, Mary Ellen, we extend our heartfelt thanks for her exceptional 24/7 love and caregiving.
Join the Celebration of Hap's Life during visitation from 4 to 6 PM on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at McLaughlin's, 142 South Washington Street in Wilkes-Barre.
Donations can be made to Hospice of the Sacred Heart to honor Hap's memory.
Share memories and condolences with Hap's family at www.mjmclaughlin.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Harold Hirthler
Uwe Fisher
June 28, 2021
It was with sadness that I read this entry today. My sincere condolences to the entire family. I know he will be greatly missed. Mr Hirthler was always a fine man and a great person to know!!
Gary & Susan McCutcheon
June 28, 2021
Harry and family, Our sympathy in the loss of your Dad
Diane Thomas
June 25, 2021
Sincere condolences from the Opet family. We have so many good memories of Mr. Hirthler, that I think of him with a smile. Our prayers are with you.
Lynn Slivinski
June 25, 2021
My heart goes out to everyone. You are an amazing, close family. May God give you the strength you need now and in the upcoming days. God Bless.
Robert Johnson
June 24, 2021
So sorry to hear about Hap´s passing. We had many good times with him at the WBCC meetings and with his many friends. So proud to have known and spent time with him. God Bless.
Amanda Mika
June 24, 2021
I'm so sorry to hear of this loss and you and your family, Tricia, are in my thoughts and prayers. It is never easy to lose a parent at any age. Your family took such good care of him and your mom. I'm sure they are very grateful for the love they receive.
Jerry Flora
June 24, 2021
I send my sincere condolences to the entire Hirthler Family. May Hap Rest In Peace.
Lisa Daris
June 24, 2021
To Michael and all of the Hirthler family, our deepest condolences on the passing of your father. May the memories of his warm smile and contagious laughter keep him in your hearts forever. A fine, fine man. He was a blessing.
Love,
David and Lisa Daris
TedTreslar
June 24, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Hap was a long time friend that I will be missed by me and scores of others. RIP.
Martin&Kathy Kane
June 24, 2021
Dear Hirthler Family , we would like to express our most sincere condolences on the death of your husband&father Hap. Our thoughts&prayers are with your family at this time.
JoAnn James
June 24, 2021
My deepest Sympathy to your family. What a wonder and happy man he was. LUV
Karen Jones
June 24, 2021
To the Hirthler family, I send my deepest condolences. A wonderful family man in which it shows in all of you. GOD bless you all and “Hap”, Rest In Peace.
Patty McNulty
June 24, 2021
Dear Hirthler Family, my deepest sympathies to all of you, I know how much you will miss your dad. God bless your mom, keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Marybeth Ney
June 23, 2021
One of the finest men I was privileged to know
Mary Williams Carr
June 23, 2021
We are so sorry for the loss of your dad. Strength and prayers for your family
Robert & Carole Tabor
June 23, 2021
Mike and family so sorry for your loss..you are in our thoughts and prayers...
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