Ardelle G. Hart

Ardelle (Gardner) Hart, 90, of Temple died August 16, 2010 in Reading Hospital.

She was the wife of Lewis Edward Hart who died January 21, 1994.

Born April 17, 1920 in Temple, she was a daughter of the late Paul Sylvester and Helen Esther (Endy) Gardner.

Ardelle was a 1938 graduate of Muhlenberg High School.

Along with her husband, she was the owner/operator of Lewis E. Hart Engineering, Reading for 40 years.

Ardelle was a member of Shoemakersville Senior Club and enjoyed dancing and gardening. She was an avid sports fan.

Surviving are two sons, Edward L. Hart, husband of Virginia L. Bassett of Foster, RI and David C., husband of Terre B. (Black) Hart of Carlisle, Cumberland County.

Other survivors include four siblings: Paul C. Gardner of Temple, Ruth H. (Gardner) Levan of Fleetwood, Doris M. (Gardner) Weinman of Muhlenberg Township, Joan A. (Gardner) Dutt of Temple.

There is also one grandson, Eric L. Hart of Austin, TX, surviving.

Ardelle was predeceased by two brothers, Jack P. Gardner and Earl Gardner.

Services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Walter R. Christ Funeral Home, Inc., 3300 Kutztown Road, Laureldale. A viewing will be held one hour prior to services. Burial will be in Laureldale Cemetery, Muhlenberg Township.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: American Heart Association, P.O. Box 15120, Chicago, IL 60693.

For online condolences, visit www.christfuneralhome.com.