Harry E. Reinhart

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Harry Reinhart Obituary

Reinhart, Harry E.

Lansing: Harry E. Reinhart, 85, of Lansing, passed away June 16, 2011 at Hospicare of Ithaca. Born in Johnsonburg, PA on March 11, 1926, he was the son of the late Frank and Ada (Wachob) Reinhart. He graduated from Albion, PA High School in 1944 and served in the US Army in Korea. Following his service, Harry graduated from Slippery Rock State Teachers College and earned his Master's Degree at The University of Pittsburgh. In 1952 he married Constance Neale in Beaver Falls, PA. Harry taught in several Pennsylvania school districts and was principal of the Conneaut Valley School District. He moved to New York upon being appointed principal of Lansing High School and served in that role from 1966 - 1971. Harry then became the Director of Education at George Junior Republic. After retiring from education, he worked at Therm, Inc., Ithaca, NY. Harry enjoyed golfing, hunting and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Constance (Neale) Reinhart; daughter, Debra (Terry) Bowen; son, James (Jill) Reinhart; grandchildren, Geoffrey (Jill) Bowen, Joshua (Jessica) Reinhart, Laura (Justin) Perkins, Megan (Cory) VanNederynen, and great-grandson, Jonathan David. He is also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Harry was preceded in death by his brothers, Charles and James Reinhart and his grandson, Christopher James Bowen. Harry's family wish to express their gratitude and thanks to the entire staff of Hospicare of Tompkins County for their excellent care and support, Claussen Home Health Association and Dr. Ann Costello. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to First Presbyterian Church of Ithaca, 315 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca, NY 14850 or Hospicare, 172 E. King Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850. Family will be present to receive friends at Lansing Funeral Home, 32 Auburn Rd., Lansing, NY, on Monday, June 20th, from 12-2pm. A funeral service, officiated by Dr. James Henery, will begin at 2pm, followed by burial at North Lansing Cemetery. Harry's family will be receiving friends at their home at 615 Ridge Rd., Lansing, from 5-7pm on Monday.

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Published by Ithaca Journal from Jun. 17 to Jun. 18, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Harry Reinhart

11 Entries

Jean Searles-Thorn

June 24, 2011

To the Reinhart Family
I am sorry to hear of Mr Reinhart passing. Jim and Deb, my thoughts and prayers go out to you.

Steve Ferguson

June 20, 2011

Dear Reinhart family,
Please accept my deepest condolences. I can still see Mr. Reinhart (I'm sorry, but I can't ever call him Harry!) standing in the hallway larger than life. I won't ever forget him.

June 20, 2011

Connie and family,
Sorry to hear of Harry's passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Joe and Bonnie Lusk

Melanie Brewer

June 20, 2011

I will always remember "Pop" with a big grin coming in from a golf game. Always smiling and always whistling. He will forever be loved and missed. Praying for you and your family Megan. We love you always! Melanie

June 20, 2011

Debra Walawender (Nalley)

Dave Acker

June 18, 2011

If there are deer in heaven, the Reinhart boys are having a ball. My best memories are of hunting deer with Harry. Words will never say how much I will miss him ! Dave and Martha Acker

Libby Pinel Casey

June 18, 2011

I am sorry to hear about Harry's passing. I know how much he will be missed by everyone he knew and by everyone who was lucky enough to have known him. My prayers are with you. My wish for you all is that, as you sit around and remember Harry, you will tell the stories that make you laugh and those memories and those smiles will stay with you in the time that lies ahead without him.

June 18, 2011

our prayers are with you all.
The Stout's

Letha Henry

June 17, 2011

Connie and Family,
I was sorry to learn of Harry's passing. He was an excellent educator who was always interested in the students. Because he hired me at Lansing many years ago, I was privileged to have a wonderful teaching career in a caring, progressive community. Part of that teaching experience also allowed me to come to know, and to work with, others of your family, including your two children. My sincere sympathy to you and your family. I hold you in my thoughts and prayers.

Stacey Westervelt-Lavarnway

June 17, 2011

Hello Lansing family! I am so sorry to hear of Papa's passing. He was such a sweet man and was always so loving and nice to me. I will keep you all in my prayers and if you need anything at all, you know how to reach me. Love all of you!

Pat and Don Poch

June 17, 2011

My heart goes out to the Reinhart family. No matter what Harry's long struggle has been with his illness his family has been by his side and he always had a smile. He was a man who had great integrity along with his wife Connie. They have been a great assest to the Lansing Community. Harry will be missed dearly. I am thinking of you and praying for you Connie, Deb, Jim and the whole family. With deepest sympathies and love.

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