Harold W. Rittenhouse

July 27, 2021

Harold W. Rittenhouse, a businessman and army veteran, passed away on Tuesday, July 27th, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Allentown at the age of 78. He was the companion of Nancy A. Scarlata with whom he resided. Harold is survived by his daughter Sherry A., wife of Gregory Buchman of Macungie; grandchildren, Isabella R. Buchman and Gabriel L. Buchman; son Rodney M. of Bethlehem; sister Jacquelyn Rittenhouse of Palm Beach Gardens Florida; companion Nancy and her son Salvatore J. Scarlata Sr. and his wife Gretchen and their children Salvatore J. Jr. and Isabella R., and Nancy’s daughter Tina Scarlata. Harold was born on November 22nd, 1942, in Northampton, PA. He was the son of the late Harold J. Rittenhouse and Ida L. (Marquardt) Rittenhouse. Before retiring in 2008, he owned Rittenhouse Business Systems in Allentown for many years. Harold was a proud US Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. He was also a member of Jordan UCC and a F&AM of Lehigh Lodge #326. Harold will forever be remembered by his kind heart, great sense of humor, entrepreneurship, his love for classic cars, his flair for art, creativity, and interior design, and his love to cook for family and friends. The funeral service will commence at 7:30 PM with military honors at 7:00 PM, Monday, August 9th at Schmoyer Funeral Home 8926 Brookdale Rd., Breinigsville. Calling will begin at 6:00 PM. Burial will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, August 10th at Northampton Memorial Shrine, 3051 Green Pond Rd., Easton. Memorials can be made in Harold’s memory to Jordan UCC or Lehigh Lodge #326, c/o the funeral home, PO box 190 Breinigsville, 18031.