Name: Service for Michael Kevin Hars
Start: 2017-03-11T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-03-11T20:00:00.000Z
Location: Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Ltd.

Michael Kevin Hars

AGE: 60 • Pittsgrove

Michael Kevin Hars, 60, of Pittsgrove, NJ peacefully passed away jamming out to his band, "The Chillers" surrounded by his family on Friday, March 3, 2017. Mike was a man who cherished his family, friends, neighbors, bandmates and acquaintances. He was also a beloved teacher, coach, and colleague at Arthur P. Schalick High School for the past 28 years.

Mike was born on July 8, 1956 in Denville, NJ. He graduated from Morris Knolls High School in 1974 and Juniata College in 1978. Mike had an intense love for history, football, (real) rock and roll music, drumming, Lionel Trains, the NY Giants, the NY Yankees and collecting hats. Mike's life passion was playing the drums in his multiple bands, including The Chillers, 5th Block, Spartacus Fletcher Band, The Legend, The Plague, The Bad Eggs and Jersey Southern. He was known as St. Nick showing up at family gatherings on Christmas Eve for 30+ years. He was also known for his wonderful story telling, animated history lessons, and his immense amount of knowledge. He always had kind word, wave, fist bump or nickname for everyone he came in contact with. As a high school football and track coach for over 30 years, Mike helped to shape the lives of hundreds of students.

Mike is survived by his wife Susie (Sweet) of 35 years, daughters Alyssa and Kerry and dog Gracie. He is also survived by his mother, Lorraine Hars of Rockaway NJ, brothers Pat (Laura) Hars of Budd Lake, NJ, Bruce (Diane) Hars of Alexandria, LA, brother in-law and sister in-law Phillip & Susan Sweet of Wellsboro, PA, brother in-law and sister in-law Chris & Sally Cooney of Athens, PA, and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Mike was predeceased by his father Michael A. Hars.

A service will be held at Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home in Wellsboro, PA on Saturday March 11, 2017. Visitation hours will be from 1-3 pm with services immediately following. Interment and committal will be at the Wellsboro Cemetery. A memorial service will also be held at Schalick High School on Saturday March 18, 2017 at 6:00pm in the gymnasium. The family requests visitors wear Schalick gear, colors green and gold or a hat to the memorial for Mike.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Schalick High School, 718 Centerton Road, Pittsgrove, NJ 08318 - In the memo of the check please write "Mike Hars." The family plans to set up a scholarship fund or make a donation to the Schalick Athletic Department.

To share your fondest memories of Mike and sign his guestbook, visit www.tusseymosher.com

Arrangements are entrusted to Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, Ltd. 139 Main St., Wellsboro, PA.

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Published by The Daily Journal on Mar. 7, 2017.

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Bill Miller

April 11, 2024

I first met Mike at St. Mary's School in Denville, NJ. Mike was a grade ahead of me. I guess you could say that he took a liking to me. I lost touch with him during our high school years due to going to different high school. We reconnected through a mutual friend that I met while attending County College of Morris. More than a few times, I was invited to join Mike and our mutual friend, Mike Brazier. Since then I would occasionally run into Mike's younger brother, Pat. I would always ask Pat how Mike was doing and tell him that I said hello. It was one such occasionally that Pat had informed me of Mike's untimely passing. Mike would be pleased to know that I'm still playing the guitar. Rest In Eternal Peace.
My sincere condolences go out to his family.

Bill Healey

February 28, 2023

A kind and happy soul throughout our days at Saint Mary's School in Denville, NJ.
But the enormity of his impact on so many lives is his real legacy, especially when I saw 1500 people packed into the Schalick Auditorium, each touched in some way by Mike. THAT is a life well lived!
BILL HEALEY (Saint Mary's School with Mike 1961-68)

Dave File

March 17, 2017

One great Morris Knolls Golden Eagle. If there's a rock and roll heaven I know you're pounding those pagan skins wearing some crazy katt hat and the green and gold. RIP Iron Mike.

Walter and Dorothy Friedel

March 14, 2017

Dear Sue
We were so sorry t hear of Mike's passing. Although we haven't seen you guys for years you both have held a special place in our hearts and with our family: I still remember Mike getting Jay involved in track and field. Jay still has the Javelin in his home after all these years.

He was a TERRIFIC coach and teacher. Dot and I still remember when the two of you "baby sat" the kids while we were on vacation.

Susan Whiteside

March 13, 2017

So sorry for your loss. I knew Mike from Juniata, graduating with him. It was so nice to reconnect with him at the last reunion. Such a kind, thoughtful, caring and fun person. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jean Perrotti

March 9, 2017

Alyssa and Family,

My deepest sympathies on the loss of your father.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Peggy Putman Davis

March 8, 2017

Susie and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers your way.
Peggy Putman Davis

Judith Mosley

March 8, 2017

So sorry to hear of your loss. Your husband and father was a fine man and a very positive role model for so many young people. My heart goes out to your family, and I'm praying God will hold you up and strengthen you now and into the times to come. God bless you.

Joyce MacFarland

March 7, 2017

I met Mike in 2000 when I started substitute teaching at Schalick.
Mike was such a kind man, always smiling.
My classroom assignment was across the hallway from his for several months . . .he was always there and would unlock my door so that I did not have to wait for maintenance.
Mike and I chatted often during those months as we stood at the doors of our respective classes . . .life, liberty & the pursuit of happiness, family, sports, students, plans for when Friday finally arrived
Mike was always willing to help with anything I needed and always checked to see that I was okay.
He was just that kind of guy!
I just saw Mike in IGA the week before I heard the news of his passing.
Again, the smile, the relaxed-unhurried attitude, the desire to catch up on life.
My heart goes out to the family . . .my prayers are with you.
May God wrap his arms around you and comfort you with HIS peace.
We will all miss you Mike, but heaven certainly gained an angel.

Bill Healey

March 7, 2017

A delightful pal at St. Mary's School so many years ago. Rest in peace, Mike!

Rich Matchett

March 7, 2017

So sorry to hear of your loss.. I got to know Mike thru a good friend of mine, Dave Vila, a Juniata grad. Hars was really a great guy. I had a chance to re-connect with him at BB games where our High School team(Pitman) played against Schalick. Always was a great conversation, either about our kids with Basketball or sports in general and great banter! He always had a smile on his face. He will surely be missed by all. Our prayers and thoughts go out to the family.

David Powell

March 7, 2017

Man o man o man, we lost a good one. I was this train nut semi-nerdy guy at Juniata. Mike was this football jock that was my friend. I never felt judged by Mike, quite the contrary, he met me just where I was in life, and that meant a LOT to me at the time. Always happy, enthusiastic, upbeat, kind, full of energy and life. Always great to see him at reunions. We'd exchange train pictures on line even until recently. I'd see one in Denville and have to send it to him, and he sent me ones he knew I'd like too. Mike touched my life in a very positive way. He will not be forgotten.

Doreen Patras Cramer

March 7, 2017

Mike was not only great but such a fun guy. JC reunions will never be the same, and he will never be forgotten.

I'm sure he's up in Heaven already getting a fantastic band together or a game of touch football started! It's always hardest for the ones left behind, but we'll all be back together one day and have one heck of a party!!

Prayers, love and my thoughts go out to his family.

March 7, 2017

Susie & Family,
I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Connie Suhr Boiano

Brian Quinn

March 6, 2017

Great Guy!

Norma Brzycki

March 7, 2017

Mike was such a giving, caring & honorable person. I am so very happy that I had the opportunity to know him & work with him. I will aways remember him telling me about his family and how very proud he was of them. Always mentioning Juniata college, he would ask me " hey Norm, did you contact Juniata about visiting Schalick yet?" I would always let him know, yes, Mike they will be here. And we would laugh! Anyone that had the pleasure of knowing Mike is richer.

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