Obituary of Stephen J. Hart

Stephen J. Hart Cortland, NY-- Stephen J. Hart, an Olean native, died Tuesday (March 28, 2006) in Cortland Memorial Hospital. Born September 2, 1954 in Ft. Belvoir, VA he was the son of Col. John M. and Diana N. Norton Hart, Sr. Mr. Hart attended St. Mary of the Angels Parochial School in Olean and was a 1972 graduate of Archbishop Walsh High School. He continued his education at St. Bonaventure University and Steubenville College. While an Olean resident he was a parishioner of St. Mary of the Angels Church. He had resided in Cortland for the past 10 years. He will be remembered for the deep bond he established with his family and friends and for his wonderful, gentle nature. Surviving are his father of Olean; 1 brother John M. (Dea) Hart, Jr. of Olean; 1 sister Michiko (Earl) !McElfresh of Olean; 1 niece and 5 nephews. He was predeceased by his mother in 1984 and a sister Jessica “Jill” Hart in 1996. A memorial service will be held in Cortland and burial will be in St. Bonaventure Cemetery, Allegany, NY at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be directed to the Emergency Assistance Program in memory of Stephen Hart C/O Catholic Charities of Cortland County 33 Central Avenue Cortland, NY 13045. Arrangements are under the direction of the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home, Olean.