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Stephen William Hartin, 73

January 03, 2015

Stephen William Hartin, 73, of Lancaster, died Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy.
Born in New York City, he was the husband of Jane (Wardlow) Hartin of Lancaster, and the son of the late Raymond and Evelyn (Odstrum) Hartin.
He received his B.S. Degree in Elementary Education from Bloomsburg University and his Master’s in Educational Administration from Temple University. Steve served as the Principal for the Upper Moreland School District in Willow Grove and the Elementary Principal in Sea Isle City, NJ. He retired in 2000 from teaching in the Lancaster School District after 15 years of service.
Steve was a member of the PA Association of School Retirees (PASR) and Highland Presbyterian Church.
He was a co-owner of the former Water Buggy Water Slide on Lincoln Highway East and an active volunteer with United Disability Services, both in Lancaster. Steve never missed any of his children’s or grandchildren’s sporting events, and he, along with his wife, hosted a Barnstormers player every year for the past 8 years.
In addition to his wife of 49 years, he is survived by a daughter, Amy E. Amspacher and her husband Dale of Lancaster; two sons: Matthew S. Hartin and his wife Noel of Nashville, TN and Bradford W. Hartin and his wife Carrie of Baltimore; 8 grandchildren: Emily, Drake, Ann, Royce, Will, Colin, Jozette, and Rex; and one brother, Clifford R. Hartin of Roslyn, PA. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Andrew M. Amspacher, and a brother, John D. Hartin.
Funeral services will be held at 7 PM on Friday, January 9, 2015 at Highland Presbyterian Church, 500 E. Roseville Rd, Lancaster with the Rev. Dr. Ann Osborne officiating. Friends will be received at the church from 5:30 to 7 prior to the service. Burial will be at 12 noon Saturday, January 10, 2015 in Milwaukee Cemetery, Clarks Summit, PA.
Kindly omit flowers. Memorial contributions in Steve’s memory may be made to United Disability Services, 1901 Olde Homestead Ln, Lancaster, PA 17601 or to Hospice & Community Care, PO Box 4125 Lancaster, PA 17604.
The family would like to thank the Memory Care Center at LGH, the Geriatric Psychiatry Unit at Regional, and Hospice & Community Care for their excellent care of Steve.

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January 15, 2015

Dear Jane and family,
 
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.  May God hold you in his arms and give you the strength and peace needed to endure this tragic loss.  May Steve rest in peace.  In friendship, Arlene Jarvis, St. Augustine, FL

January 09, 2015

Thinking of all of you this evening and sending out my deepest condolences and heartfelt love remembering all of the many wonderful moments at the Hartin household during my high school years. Love and  Blessings to Mr. Hartin on his journey home. Peace.
Missy Rentschler R’kingsley

January 07, 2015

Dear Jane and Family,
We were saddened to read of Steve’s death.  He was a good friend to our daughter Missy and wonderful colleague of mine at Burrowes ES.  We know you will find support within your family and from your many friends.  Take care…Dave and Rochelle Rentschler

January 07, 2015

Dear Jane and her 3 Great Kids, So sorry to hear about Steve. Times like this always bring back fond memories of the Hartins and MT soccer. Your family is still one of our all time favorites to come through our soccer program. The guys were a pleasure to coach and you and Steve were always there to support them. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Condolences, Ed and Ginny Journey

January 06, 2015

Dear Jane and family…..sending my heartfelt sympathy!!!   Donna Carr

January 06, 2015

Jane,
I’m so sorry for your loss.  May you be comforted by the Lord’s blessings at this diffucult time.  Steve has made it home!  Pat Klugh

January 06, 2015

Remembering all the great times in Sea Isle City…
Love,
Ron and Judi Boxman
Ronandjudi@aol.com

January 06, 2015

Although I never had the pleasure of meeting Steve I have been working with Jane for many years through her volunteer efforts with UDS Foundation.  Jane my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time.  I am so sorry for your loss.  Lori Breece

January 06, 2015

Dear Jane,
The journey has been long but rewards for both of you have arrived. I am thinking about you during this difficult time and would like to offer my condolences for you and yours and prayers for strength for you.
Sincerely, Jane Church

January 06, 2015

Dear Jane and family,  So sorry to hear of your loss.  Just wanted you to know that I am thinking about you during this difficult time.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.  Donna Smoker
 
 

January 06, 2015

Dear Jane and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers and condolenses are with you and yours. Be blessed and comforted to know that his pain and suffering are over and he is in the hands of the Lordl. He will be waiting for you to be by his side when the time comes.
My Love to You,
Carolyn Perkins Roberts (Perki)

January 05, 2015

Dear Jane and family,  So sorry to hear of your loss. May you be comforted in knowing that his life continues with the Lord.  May you be blessed with peace at this sad time.  You are in my thoughts and prayers.   Kathy Luckhart Yablonski

January 05, 2015

So sorry to hear of the departing of Stephen.  I hope your family finds some comfort at this difficult time.  You are in my thoughts. Rely on the many promises from the scriptures.  With deepest condolences

Proverbs 16:24 – Pleasant sayings are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul and a healing to the bones.

January 05, 2015

Jane I was so sorry to hear about Steve.I know you just retired and what a blow that must have been.Judie and I send our deepest symphony to you and your family.Hang in there. Love Judie and Al Niezgoda

January 05, 2015

I hope that our Lord brings you and your family the much needed comfort and peace during this sad time. My condolences to you and your family.
Julie Frey

Services
Friday, January 09, 2015
7:00 PM
Highland Presbyterian Church
500 E. Roseville Rd
Lancaster, PA 17601
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