William Robert Hart

March 16, 1947 — April 28, 2021 (age 74)

AUSTINTOWN — William Robert Hart, 74, died Wednesday (April 28) at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

Bill was born March 16, 1947, in Youngstown, the son of William L. and Donna Jean Roberts Hart.

He worked as a teacher for Youngstown City Schools before retiring.

He was an avid sports fan, especially for the Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Indians and Cleveland Cavaliers.

Bill loved the outdoors — fishing, hunting and feeding and watching birds.

One of his greatest joys was spending time with his family, especially his four grandchildren.

He is survived by his son, Billy Hart Jr. of Hubbard; daughters Erin (Bill) Fullerman of Austintown and Megan (A.J.) Crisucci of Canfield; grandchildren Julia Fullerman, Ava Fullerman, Gino Crisucci and Angelo Crisucci; a brother, John"Jack" (Linda) Hart of Texas; a niece, Allison; a nephew, Kevin; best friends Denny Vari and Bobbie Mascara; and his former wife, Lynda Hart.

Bill's family would like to thank the dedicated staff at Omni West Assisted Living: "Thank you for caring for our stubborn Irishman."

Funeral services will be Saturday (May 1) at noon at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel, where friends may call from 10 to 11:45 a.m.

Condolences may be sent to www.higgins-reardon.com.

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This story was originally published April 30, 2021 at 1:01 PM with the headline "William Robert Hart."