IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Robert H.

Robert H. Reinhart Profile Photo

Reinhart

d. Feb 21, 2019

Obituary

LAVALE Our beloved Robert H. Reinhart, age 86, passed away February 19, 2019, with his loving family by his side.Born May 7, 1932, he was the only son of the late Joseph H. Reinhart and Melva Meister Reinhart. He was preceded in death by his only sister, Joan R. Donahue and her husband Dr. John K. Donahue; and brothers-in-law, James F. Smith and Richard H. Smith.Robert graduated from Allegany High School in 1949, and from West Virginia University College of Law in 1955. He served in the Army from 1955 to 1957, and remained in the reserves until 1961, honorably discharging as First Lieutenant.During his time in the service, he married the love of his life, Nadine, and she joined him in Clarksville, Tennessee, where they lived until his discharge. Upon returning to Cumberland, he worked at ABL until he joined the practice of Honorable William C. Walsh and his son William Walsh.Bob loved nature, and spent as much time as possible fishing, making annual trips to Canada and the Chesapeake Bay, and enjoying the birds and deer that were frequent visitors to his back yard.He was a member of Our Lady of the Mountains, Saints Peter and Paul Shrine. Bob was also a member of the Maryland State, West Virginia State, and Allegany County Bar Associations. He was a member of the Maryland State Bar Examiners for 33 years, a position that he felt privileged and honored to serve.Bob was active in community affairs, serving as the attorney for the LaVale Zoning Board, past president of the Allegany County Bar Association, past member of the Judicial selection committee, served on the board of directors for the Allegany County Chamber of Commerce, first president of the Community Counseling Center, and a member of the Board of Directors of the Mental Health Advisory Committee.Robert is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 63 years, Nadine Smith Reinhart; and his five loving daughters, Lezlie Reinhart, Lisa Dull (Greg), Bedford, PA, Beth Gaydeski (Dr. Dan), Kathy Foster (Wayne), and Ann Creegan, LaVale. Also surviving are his pride and joy, his six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, Robert Macy (Cailin), Baltimore, Ryan Growden (Kristen), Greensburg, PA, Adam Growden (Caitlin), Seattle, WA, Emily Creegan, Cumberland, Jessica Zambreny and Anna Zambreny, Frederick, MD, and great-grandchildren, Allison and Matthew Growden.Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A., 108 Virginia Avenue, Cumberland, on Thursday, February 28, 2019, from 4 to 8 p.m.Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saints Peter and Paul Shrine, 125 Fayette Street, Cumberland, on Friday, March 1, 2019, at 11 a.m. Private interment will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2019.The family thanks the WMHS Hospice Service for their incredible compassion, care, and attention during the past week.To those who desire, memorial contributions in Bob's memory may be made to the Save the Bay Foundation, 6 Herndon Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403 (www.cbf.org); or to St. Anthony Place, 300 E Oldtown Road Ste #2, Cumberland, MD 21502.We would like to share this beautiful verse which has brought comfort to our family:"Do not ask me to remember,Do not try to make me understand,Let me rest and know that you are with me,Kiss my cheek and hold my hand.I am confused beyond your concept,I am sad and sick and lost.All I know is that I need you,To be with me at all cost.Do not lose your patience with me,Do not scold, curse, cry.I cannot help the way I am actingCannot be different though I try.Just remember that I need you, thatThe best of me is gone,Please do not fail to stand beside me,Love me til my life is done. "-AnonymousCondolences for the family may be left at www.ScarpelliFH.com
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