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John Hartranft Obituary
John Ellsworth Hartranft, 68, of White Street, Bowmanstown, died Monday in Palmerton. He was the husband of Linda (Moerder) Hartranft. They celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary on Nov. 4.
He had been employed by Keystone Auto Parts, Bethlehem, for 35 years, and worked for NAPA Auto Parts for 12 years.
Born in New Ringgold, he was a son of Jane (Bailey) Hartranft of Orwigsburg and the late Floyd Hartranft.
He was a member of Faith Alive United Methodist Church, Bowmanstown.
A 1966 graduate of Blue Mountain High School, he was an avid hunter, fisherman and NFL Chicago Bears fan. John was also a member of the Lehighton Senior Center, where he enjoyed spending time playing piniochle.
Surviving, in addition to his wife and mother, are a son, John E. Hartranft Jr. of Mechanicsburg; an adopted daughter, Julie Cerimele of Lehighton; grandchild, Ryan Moerder of Lehighton; a brother, William Hartranft of McKeansburg; nieces, Lacey Hartranft of Schuylkill Haven and Fawn Hartranft of Tamaqua; other nieces and nephews; and his Border Collie, Duke.
Service: 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 21, Faith Alive UMC, 678 Pine St., Bowmanstown. Interment, White Church Cemetery, Field and Church Roads, Barnesville. Call 10-11 a.m., Monday, in the church. Memorials in his name may be made to the church. Arrangements by the Lamar Christ Funeral Home, Hometown.
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Tisha Hartranft
November 19, 2016
Linda and family, so sorry for your loss! He will be remembered for that bright smile of his when he'd walk thru those doors at my dad's auction (Ken) when he was at Renningers Auction! My love and prayers!
November 18, 2016
Linda & family,
You have our deepest sympathy for the loss
of John. It was really a shock for Terry and me. We will never forget him, how
we use to hang out with him at the store porch and the rides we took. He was always playing jokes on us and then he would laugh. And all the nights we played cards, that was
before yous's were married. He will never
be forgotten, he will be in our hearts always May God see you and your family through this and Always remember the good times you's had together! Take care and God Bless!
Sandy & Terry Aregood
November 17, 2016
Linda & family,
So sorry to hear about John. When we were growing up he was quiet, but a jokester.
He was one of the good guys. I know you will miss him dearly. Hope you can take some comfort in knowing he is with the Lord.
God Bless,
Joe and Shirley(Frye)Shamonsky
Janice Sears
November 17, 2016
Linda and family, I am so saddened to hear of John's passing. May the word of the Lord help you through this most difficult time.
Wendy Borger
November 17, 2016
Linda and family, I was very shocked to hear of John passing. Sorry for the loss. May you find the love, memories and your time together help you heal. Prayers to you in the coming days, weeks and months.
Marge and Errol Dech
November 16, 2016
So, so sorry to hear this. Prayers with Linda and the family.
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