Richard J. Hartranft

Newark, NY August 14, 1956 – June 27, 2026 Age 69

Richard J. Hartranft

Newark/Lyons—Richard J. Hartranft, 69, passed away on June 27, 2026, at Newark Wayne Community Hospital. A private Mass in Die Obitus (mass for the dead) will be celebrated. Memorials in his name may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284.

Rich was born in Norfolk, VA, on August 14, 1956. He worked most of his life as a handyman. In his spare time, he enjoyed mowing lawns and yard work. He also loved to fish.

He is survived by his parents, Betty (Dr. Anthony) D'Amico and CMDR Richard (Karen) Hartranft; two sons, Timothy (Amanda) and Brian (Jessica) Hartranft; four grandchildren; four sisters, Debra Ryan, Sandra Yonker, Teresa Keifer, Adair Atkinson; four brothers, Russell (Doreen), Michael (Marianne) Hartranft, Blaine (Aurora), and Anthony D'Amico; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his brother James in 2022.