Muriel W. Hartline of Easton, PA, passed away Monday, November 30, 2020 at the age of 106. Born in Camden, NJ she was the daughter of the late Lillian (Oakes) and Andrew C. Weyland, Sr. She was a graduate of Collingswood High School in NJ and Banks Business College, Philadelphia. Upon graduation she was employed by the Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co. at the home office in Philadelphia. She was the wife of Rev. Paul W. Hartline, former pastor of First Lutheran Church, Stewartsville, NJ. They enjoyed 74 years of marriage prior to his passing in 2009. As a minister’s wife, she led adult and children’s’ choirs and is still remembered for directing the Christmas and Easter pageants.
Her special interest was teaching piano. She studied at the Philadelphia Conservatory of Music and at the Manhattan School of Music, majoring in piano pedagogy. For many years she entered her pupils in the National Guild of Piano Teacher’s auditions and was a certified teacher for that group. Upon retirement, she and her husband traveled and square danced with The Eastonaires, even performing at the White House. They were members of the Southside Senior Center and Stewartsville Lutheran Church.
She is survived by her daughter: Muriel Folk and her husband David F. Folk of Easton; a grandson: Tim T. Folk; nieces and nephews. A son Charles Andrew Hartline and a brother Andrew C. Weyland, Jr. preceded her in death.
Services will be held at a later date due to COVID restrictions. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Interment will be private in Washingtonville Lutheran Cemetery, Washingtonville, PA.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Lutheran Church, PO Box 86, Stewartsville, NJ 08886. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Marianne Piatt Gage
December 2, 2020 at 12:52 pm
Mrs. Hartline was a beautiful soul and a wonderful piano teacher. I was so blessed to have studied with her during my childhood. My condolences to your family. May she rest in peace, contemplating the face of God for all eternity. – Marianne Piatt Gage
Ken Kobler
December 3, 2020 at 10:25 am
Muriel,
I remember Mrs. Hardline as I was growing up in Stewartsville. Such a sweet and wonderful lady. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow.
Ken Kobler
Kathryn Carlson
December 3, 2020 at 11:29 am
Muriel,
I am sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I remember many visits to your home when we were young. Losing your mother, no matter what her age, is difficult. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kathy (Treible) Carlson