Claude F. Hart of Quarryville died at the Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community on Wednesday, December 30, 2015. He was 101. Mr. Hart was born August 28, 1914, a son of the late Charles Chester and Alice Fiechtner Hart. He graduated from Quarryville High School in 1932. As a teenager, he spent the week of the Farm Show in Harrisburg, cleaning and bedding the livestock exhibits. Mr. Hart was a lifelong crop farmer who also specialized in beef and hog production. Early in his career, he supplemented his income during the winter by working for the U.S. Postal Service and later as an employee of Stoner Ink Co. After the sale of his home farm, he worked for the late Aaron Glick, Jim Kreider, and the late Sam and Allen Kreider. He also maintained an orchard, a vegetable garden, and a rose garden. Mr. Hart picked apples until the age of 95 and delivered apple cider to his Amish and English neighbors for years. He was active in his churches, most recently the Mechanic Grove Church of the Brethren, where he taught adult Sunday School. Prior to that, he attended Mt. Hope United Methodist Church, where he sang in the choir and served on the church board for several terms. Mr. Hart and his wife delivered Meals on Wheels in the Southern End. He also helped at the Solanco Fair during the sweet corn harvest. Active in East Drumore, he served as the township's zoning officer for many years. Amber M. MarroquinCantey, 27, of Quarryville, a gentle sweet spirit, passed away on January 1, 2016. Born in Harrisburg PA, a daughter of Vivian Kreider Cantey and Michael Sheets of Quarryville, and the late Melvin Cantey. Amber enjoyed family gatherings, and was known by all as a gentle and friendly person. She was a talented artist and singer. In addition to her mother, she is survived by 2 children, Dale Jones, Jr., Peach Bottom, Mikayla Clinard, Quarryville, sisters; Tiffany Cantey, Peach Bottom, Jackie Cantey, Quarryville, Angie Cantey, Millersville, step siblings; Jeff Rutt, Strasburg, Dave Rutt, Willow Street, Vicki Kensinger, Schuylkill Haven, PA, Douglas Rutt, FL, and her grandmother, Flavia. |
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