Leonard R. Hart, 82, of Dundee, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Truman Hospice House in New Philadelphia.

He was born in Coshocton on February 17, 1941, to the late Emmet and Florence (Watson) Hart and married Arlene Stutzman on April 19, 1973. She survives.

He retired from teaching after 30 years. He taught Industrial Arts in the East Holmes School District for the last 23 years before retiring. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed anything outdoors. He was gifted in both woodworking and the art of making arrowheads.

In addition to his wife Arlene, he is survived by his son David of Newport, Kentucky; his sisters Rose Deedrick of Mt. Vernon and Kathryn Echelmeyer of Boca Raton, Florida; his brother Ronald “Ron” (Jennifer) Hart of Newcomerstown; and many nieces and nephews.

Celebration of Life Services will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at 1:00 PM at Martins Creek Mennonite Church in Millersburg with Pastor Jay Conn officiating. Family burial will be held in the Church Cemetery prior to the services.  The family will receive friends on Saturday at the Church from 11-1 prior to the service.  Arrangements are being handled by Smith-Varns Funeral Home in Sugarcreek.

Memorials may be made to the Community Hospice Truman House 716 Commercial Ave. SW, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663

Smith-Varns Funeral Home
330-852-2141
www.smithfuneralhomesugarcreek.com

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