OBIT: Albert James HARTGE, 2006, formerly of , Somerset County, PA
  
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  HARTGE, Albert James 11/02/2006 The New Republic
   December 6, 1933 November 2, 2006
  
   Albert James Hartge, 72, of Economy (formerly of Somerset County) departed this life on
  November 2, 2006. He was born December 6, 1933. in Johnsburg, the youngest son of the
  late Edward and Olga (Grenke) Hartge. In addition to his parents, Albert was preceded in
  death by his stepmother, Annie (Klink) Hartge; and his in-laws, Clarence and Bessie
  (Brick) Emerick. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Mary Jane (Emerick) Hartge; a
  son, James (Lori) Hartge. Daugherty Township; two daughters: Lori (Scott) Shoup and Heidi
  Hartge all of Economy; three sisters: Hilda Colflesh, Conway; Emma Hartman, Meyersdale;
  Edith (Bernnie) Cramer, Latrobe; and a brother, Dale Hartge, Baden; and a very special
  friend, "brother" John Steel. He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Amanda & Ashley
  Hartge and Nathan, Joshua & Jacob Shoup and numerous nieces and nephews and a host of
  family friends. Albert served in the United States Army and retired from the American
  Bridge Company after 32 years. Later he was employed by the Economy Boro Municipal
  Authority until his second retirement. Albert was a member of Rehoboth Lutheran Church
  where he served on the cemetery association, was a member of the dartball club and was
  an usher. He loved the outdoors, working in his garden, blacksmithing and traveling to
  his "second" home in Johnburg. Devlin Funeral Home of Cranberry, 2678 Rochester Rd.,
  Cranberry Twp., PA was in charge of arrangements. Funeral services were held at Rehoboth
  Lutheran Church Saturday, November 4, 2006, at 11 a.m. with pastor, Rev. Scott C. Gross,
  officiating and assisted by family friend, Rev. Janice Altenburger. The family asks that
  in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the "Rehoboth Handbell Fund",
  Rehoboth Church, 2800 Conway Wallrose, Baden, PA 15005 The family would like to thank
  Forbes Hospice (especially Joann and her crew) for helping them throughout this difficult
  time. 
  
  
  HARTGE, Albert James 11/03/06 Daily American
  
   Albert James Hartge, 72, Economy, formerly of Somerset County, departed this life on
  Nov. 2, 2006. He was born Dec. 6, 1933, in Johnsburg, the youngest son of the late Edward
  and Olga (Grenke) Hartge. In addition to his parents, Albert is preceded in death by his
  step-mother, Annie (Klink) Hartge; and his in-laws, Clarence and Bessie (Brick) Emerick.
  He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Mary Jane (Emerick) Hartge; a son, James (Lori)
  Hartge, Daugherty Township; two daughters: Lori (Scott) Shoup and Heidi Hartge, all of
  Economy; three sisters, Hilda Colflesh, Conway; Emma Hartman, Meyersdale; Edith (Bernnie)
  Cramer, Latrobe; and a brother, Dale Hartge, Baden; and a very special friend, "brother"
  John Steel. He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Amanda and Ashley Hartge and Nathan,
  Joshua and Jacob Shoup; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of family friends. Albert
  served in the U.S. Army and retired from the American Bridge Co. after 32 years. Later he
  was employed by the Economy Borough Municipal Authority until his second retirement.
  Albert was a member of the dartball club and was an usher. He loved the outdoors, working
  in his garden, blacksmithing and traveling to his "second" home in Johnsburg. Visitation
  will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Devlin Funeral Home of Cranberry, 2678
  Rochester Road, Cranberry Township, 724-722-8800. A funeral service will be held at 11
  a.m. Saturday at Rehoboth Lutheran Church. The Rev. Scott C. Gross, pastor, officiating
  and assisted by family friend, the Rev. Janice Altenburger. Every one please meet at the
  church. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
  the "Rehoboth Handbell Fund," Rehoboth Church, 2800 Conway Wallrose Road, Baden, PA
  15005. The family would like to thank Forbes Hospice (especially Joann and her crew) for
  helping them throughout this difficult time.