Harry Rinehart, 85 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away on May 25, 2018 at the Norwich Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Norwich, NY.
Harry was born on August 22, 1932 in Los Angeles, CA. His childhood was spent in San Diego, CA where he attended Brown Military Academy and was a graduate of San Diego State University. He also served in the United States Navy.
Harry was an editor working for various publishing companies in New York City. Following his retirement he used his skills as an editor, assisting the Pittsfield Historical Society in the publishing of the Town of Pittsfield a History.
He was a member of the South Edmeston Community Church serving as the treasurer and was also a member of the Pittsfield Historical Society.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 1:00 PM at the South Edmeston Community Church with Pastor Jeff McLallen officiating. The interment will be held in the Fairview Cemetery. There are no calling hours. |
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Janice Phillips Willis
Fayette Ohio
Bill and my mother, Ann Hurlbut Phillips, were 1st cousins by sharing Francis Marion and Sarah Belle McClellan/d as grandparents in Guthrie, Oklahoma. Bill and Mom took Amtrak to California to visit family and had a fabulous time. Bill and I talked via phone often as he hated electronic communications. He shared he worked with Mom’s father, Francis D Hurlbut in NYC when Granddad was compiling the Hurlbut family tree. Bill helped research and was such a forthright guy. I was saddened to hear of his passing and was so grateful that Carrie H George Nichols let me know. Bill kegt us a beautiful legacy with the Rinehart/McClellan/d ancestry albums. We are all so much more enlightened from his extensive researching. He sent beautiful Holiday cards and is very much missed. Blessings to his nephews, nieces, and sister Betty Jean. Please feel free to contact me to keep his memory alive.
See you on the other side Cousin. You are loved and missed
Carrie H. George-Nichols
Valley Center, Kansas
Harry William Rinehart, most folks knew him by ‘Bill,’ but he was always ‘Harry’ to my Mother, Wanetta M. McClellan-George & Father, Charley W. George. My Mother and Harry were cousins through their McClellan/d Grandparents. Harry was the family historian for our McClellan-d/Rinehart family branch of the tree. I’d just gotten interested in Genealogy through my Mother and had talked with Harry on the phone, but had never gotten to meet him, until in September of 2016. We had planned on spending a few days with Harry, me for the first time, my parents had been there many times before, but as in life, other family members visiting at the same time cut our visit too short. My parents and I had been talking about going to see Harry again, but sadly, that was not to be. We just found out about his death this last Friday. He will be missed by his McClelllan-d/Rinehart family. We LOVE and miss you Harry. Rest now, until we meet again.
Patricia and Carl Houghton
New Berlin, NY
Our deepest sympathy and many prayers are with you on your loss. Harry was one of a kind gentleman! We are one of his many friends here in
New Berlin, and we will miss his very gentle and kind nature--always ready to greet you with a smile. May God give you comfort and healing.
Deborah Barker
New Berlin NY
Harry was a thoughtful, happy, kind man who loved conversation. He will be truly missed.
Joan Emery
Sullivan , Wi.
Harry was a kind and helpful neighbor to my Mother and so deeply appreciated. Our family enjoyed having Harry as part of our gatherings , he always had so many interesting stories and historical facts. He will be so missed. He always had a big smile and a really big kind heart. I am convinced that he is singing with the choirs of angels as I am writting this. We have lost a truly devoted Christian .
Carol A. Doehner White
Firestone CO
Uncle Harry has been a beloved member of my family for over 50 years. He’s part of so many of our wonderful memories. A kind and loving man, he had a faith that lent strength to those around him. The Doehner’s will miss our Uncle Harry.
Ron and Michele Lloyd
Earlville NY
So sorry for the loss of Harry, you will be greatly missed. You were a great neignor for all those years.
Christopher Harper
Rome NY
Harry was a gentleman that will be missed by all that knew him. We had the pleasure of enjoying Harry's company at our "Senior Supper's" at the Unadilla Valley Central School District,every month for years. He would drive many of his friends to our suppers. Harry was all about his community and doing for others! Harry will be missed in the community.
“To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
LAURIE HOTALING
NORWICH NY
A DEAR FRIEND A FRIEND TO ALL AND MEMBER OF THE SOUTH ED CHURCH , WE WILL MISS HIM , HE A ANGLE IN HEAVEN .
Thoughtful is the word that comes to mind when thinking of Harry. We first became friends of faith then that expanded when we worked together on the Pittsfield historical book and calendars. Learned so much from him. Will miss receiving his greeting cards throughout the year.
Richard & Susan Ackerman
New Berlin, NY
Harry was truly a kind and compassionate person and a wonderful addition to our community. He was a vital member of the Pittsfield Historical Society
and it was through his expertise that we published our book. We spent many enjoyable times together and we will miss him.
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