He was the husband of Christine A. (Coombs) Hartline.
Born in Oley, he was a son of the late Harold and Helen (Houck) Hartline.
He was employed as the Director of Maintenance at the former Leader Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, Laureldale, then Manor Care Nursing Home for many years before retiring.
He was a graduate of Oley Valley High School and a member of Salem United Church of Christ, Oley. His passion was exploring nature on his four wheelers and motorcycles. This is where he found his “peace”, being one with nature. He enjoyed sitting by the Manatawny Creek with his wife enjoying their coffee, the bonfires and observing the wildlife. He especially loved his pet dogs and cats. He is survived by his dog Cody and cat Casper; both comforting him until the end. Rich’s true passion in life however was spending time with his grandchildren. He was proud to have lived long enough to become a great grandfather to his great granddaughter Emerson.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Richard A. Hartline, Jr. of Exeter Township and his daughters Shelly Boyer of Fleetwood and Peggy Favinger. Also surviving are his step children, Charles Johnston of Temple, Robert Johnston of Wyomissing and Laura Johnston of Exeter Township. He is also survived by his sister, Barbara Whipple of State College. He will forever be remembered by his precious grandchildren, Kristy Favinger, Chad Favinger, Kyle Favinger, Ashley Harbison, Nick Boyer, Taylor Hartline, Sierra Hartline, Andrew Stern, Brady Johnston, Connor Johnston and Liam Johnston. Also surviving are his special great granddaughter Emerson Hartline and great grandson, Beckett Favinger. He was predeceased by a grandson, Kelly Cox.
Services and burial will be private at the family’s convenience with inurnment in Oley Union Cemetery, Spangsville. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Tower Health at Home Hospice, 739 Reading Avenue, West Reading, Pa. 1961
