In Loving Memory
Carol B. Hart
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, who departed this life on February 5, 2026, at the age of 83. Carol was a cherished mother, sister, aunt, and grandmother known for her warmth, kindness, and unwavering dedication to those she loved.
Born on November 14, 1942, in Newton, New Jersey to James and Ann (Cooke) Knapp. Carol graduated from Hackettstown High School in June 1961 and then from Centenary College. In 1965 Carol would marry her high school sweetheart William “Bill” Hart and they would celebrate 52 years of marriage before Bill passed away in 2017. She would work at Mt. Olive High School and then Picatinny Arsenal until she retired. Carol touched the lives of many through her career, volunteer work, passions, and hobbies. She loved to travel, crochet, knit, sew and read. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, playing games with Brandon and Ryan, and even dressing up on Halloween with Owen and Sophie.
Carol was a loyal member of the Soroptimist International Club of Belvidere and a past Grand Matron of the Order of Eastern Star. Carol will be remembered for her generous spirit, infectious laughter, steadfast loyalty and the countless memories shared with family and friends.
Carol is survived by her sons Darrell and wife Michelle, Christopher and his wife Ann-Jennifer, her grandchildren Brandon, Ryan, Owen and Sophie, and her step-granddaughters, Juliet Tuggle and Zoe (Tuggle) McCrone, by her sister Diane and her husband Alan, brother-in-law Dale and his wife Betsy, brother-in-law Gary and his wife Carol, brother-in-law David Spencer, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Carol is proceeded in death by her beloved husband William, her parents James and Ann Knapp, her sisters Sally Spencer and Beth Knapp. Carol will be deeply missed by all whose lives she graced.
Friends may call Saturday February 14, 2026 from 11am – 3pm at Cochran Funeral Home 905 High Street Hackettstown, NJ. Reverend Donald Gebhard will be officiating the celebration of life following visitation.
Private cremation will be held following the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations to be made to the American Heart Association, American Heart Association or American Stroke Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692. www.heart.org in Memory of Carol.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840. For those wishing to leave online condolences for the family please visit, www.cochranfuneral.com
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Carole Lanterman says
February 9, 2026 at 5:05 pmDear Diane thinking of you and all the memories in Hacketfstown. Love Carole and Pat Rosner.
Joy Snyder says
February 10, 2026 at 12:47 amSo very saddened to learn of the passing of Carol. My Sincere Sympathy goes out to the entire Hart family. Joy Snyder
Maureen (Jobeless) Barry says
February 10, 2026 at 1:04 amChris & Darrell,
So very sorry for your loss. I remember your mom coming to our house when we were kids to visit with my mom. She was one of the kindest souls I’ve ever met. Thinking of you all.
Maureen
Gary Kent says
February 11, 2026 at 3:07 pmChris & Darrell Your Mom was a great lady. She was my Secretary at Picatinny for many years. She was always very upbeat, happy, and friendly. Everyone in the office just loved her. I know all your family will miss her but she is in a better place now with no pain or suffering. Rest in Peace Carol.-Gary Kent
Jonathan Stone says
March 4, 2026 at 3:03 amBack in the 70s, when I was between 5 to 9 years old, Carol and Bill used to come over to my parent’s house, Sue and Bob Stone, to play bridge. Each time they came over, Carol made a killer dessert. The two best she made were her peanut butter/chocolate pie, like Reese’s, but way better. My second favorite was her strawberry rhubarb pie.
Carol and Bob were so nice to my brother, David, and me.
Rest in Peace, and I will miss you.
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