Harold E. "Pete" Boarts
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Harold E. "Pete" Boarts

Harold E. "Pete" Boarts, 83, of Kittanning, PA, passed away Friday, August 14, 2015.

He was born April 12, 1932, in Numine, PA, the son of Oliver Meade Boarts and Viola Belle (Peters) Boarts.

Harold was a lifelong resident of Armstrong County and worked as a truck driver for Bell Transit for over 30 years. He was an avid hunter and gun collector, and also enjoyed working on tractors and farm equipment. Buying and selling equipment was another one of his interests. Harold will be best remembered for his wonderful laugh and for making others laugh.

He is survived by his children, Barry Boarts and companion, Rose Alwine, of Kittanning Twp., Karen Thomas and husband, Dave, of Elderton, Rodney E. Boarts and wife, Cathy, of Kittanning Twp., Robin E. Boarts and companion, Doug Meyer, of Kittanning Twp., and Shari Claypool and husband, Jeff, of Slate Lick; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and sister, Martha Ford, of Kittanning.

He was preceded in death by his parents and loving wife, Janice E. (McGaughey) Boarts, who died February 20, 2012.

At Pete's request, services will be private.

Burial will be in Whitesburg United Methodist Cemetery, Kittanning, PA.

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