Robert L. Harned
January 29, 1949 ~ May 22, 2019
Robert L. Harned (Bob), 70, of Confluence, PA passed away on May 22, 2019 in Mechanicsville, MD. Born on January 29, 1949 in Confluence, PA, he was the loving son of the late Eva Nicolo Harned and Robert E. Harned. Bob leaves in loving memory Christine L. Waters. Bob is survived by his children Nancy Stewart (Steve) of Manassas, VA, Bryan Harned of Mechanicsville, MD, Steve Waters (Tara) of Mechanicsville, MD, and 3 grandchildren. Along with his siblings Shirley DeVore, and Gloria Johnson (Harry). He graduated from Turkeyfoot High School in 1966. Bob graduated from California State in 1970 with a Bachelors in Science in Education. He moved from California, Pa to St. Mary’s County, MD. Bob was a teacher for the St. Mary’s County Board of Education, and taught at Margaret Brent School. After 34 years of teaching, he retired in 2004.
In his early years of teaching, Bob was an instructor for the Maryland Safety Youth Hunter program. Bob was a member of the NRA, NWTF. He enjoyed Hunting, watching Steeler football, and attending Penn State football games. He especially loved picking Caleb and Charlie up from pre-school and taking them to Dairy Queen for ice cream sundaes.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD, where a Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, Mary 29, 2019 at 10:00 AM in the Funeral Home Chapel with Bishop William McClean officiating. Interment will follow in All Faith Episcopal Cemetery Mechanicsville, MD. Serving as pallbearers will be Steve Stewart, Anthony Norris, Bryan Harned, Steve Waters, Kyle Burroughs, Harold Burroughs, and Joseph Baker. Honorary pallbearers will be Walter Frazier, Kenneth Mueller, Hilary Copsey, and Tommy Deagle.
Contributions may be made to Hollywood Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 79 Hollywood, MD 20636 and Mechanicsville Vol.Rescue Squad P.O. Box 15 Mechanicsville, MD 20659.
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Chris, Nancy, Steven, Bryan & your families,
Some of my favorite memories of the “SRMS crew” gatherings include Bob! He was a steady rock for kids & for his colleagues. He loved all of you. We wish him eternal peace and sending comforting thoughts your way.
Dear Chris, Bryan, Nancy, Steven, and family,
John and I are so sorry to hear about Bob. I have such fond memories of working with him at Spring Ridge. His advice and encouragement helped me greatly. Wishing you comfort during this difficult time.
For the family of Christine Waters and Bob Harned-
So sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Christine always talked of Bob doing things with his sons and grandsons. He was a wonderful person and a generous friend.
Our love Chris and Newt Lennox
Chris & Family, I am so sorry for you loss. My heart breaks for you. Please know I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. It is now more than ever you need to keep your faith strong. God’s hands will help you heal.
Chris White
Christine, Steve, Nancy, Brian and all the rest of his family I am so sorry to have heard of Bobs passing. I am so sorry for your loss. Bob Harned was a man among men! I will never forget the great years teaching with him at Spring Ridge Middle School. He was my mentor, my coach and my friend. Bob was a person who helped anyone who asked. He was a fun guy to spend time with! I am so sorry to hear of his passing and so very proud to be have been able to say he was my friend. We were all a big family there at Spring Ridge. He was a big part of that family. He will be missed by all who knew him. Rest in peace Bob.
Man, I am devastated today to see this.
My name is Pete Christy and I’m a TV SportsCaster in Lubbock. Texas.
For the past 6-7 years I have wanted to track down a teacher who impacted my life.
For me it was Robert Harned.
Each year around graduation I tried to find him, but no luck.
Tonight I’m speaking at a graduation here in West Texas. I just decided to look up Mr. Harned again and came across this. I’m crushed and send prayers to his family and friends.
I’m gonna leave here what I would have time him hoping it brings some joy to his family and friends.
42 years ago, Yes 42 years ago, growing up in Lexington Park Maryland I was a student at Spring Ridge Middle School.
I wanted to be a TV Sportscaster. Mr. Harned, (I’ve remember his name all these years) took an interest in me and encouraged me to follow my dreams. He tested my sports knowledge and we would have fun bets on games for a dime or quarter. I won almost every time!
He kept encouraging me and telling me to practice speaking and gaining confidence.
We would bet dollars later in the school year and Mr. Harned finally beat me one time. He framed his dollar in the class.
Mr. Harned had such an impact on my life. I went on to Syracuse University for broadcast journalism. I have worked in tv jobs In Washington DC, Oregon, Texas and Philadelphia.
I wanted Mr. Harned to know I am living my dream. A few years ago I called some private school somewhere in Maryland where a Robert Harned worked. School had just ended and they told me Mr. Harned had just retired from teaching. I’m not sure if that was him
I called a phone number in Mechanicsville one time that was for a Robert Harned but no one answered the phone.
This morning I looked again and tears run down my face as I find this!
THANK YOU ROBERT HARNED for believing in me and pushing me to do what I love
Rest In Peace! Prayers to his family!