Clifton "Harvey" Rineheart, Sr.

Clifton “Harvey” Rineheart, Sr., 86, of Manchester, MD, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family. Born on August 21, 1940, in Baltimore County, MD, he was the son of the late Vernon Edward Rineheart and Katherine Marie (Johnson) Rineheart. He was the beloved husband of Rose-Mary (Reeves) Rineheart for 61 years.

Harvey was a veteran of the United States Army, serving from 1957 to 1961, with assignments in Korea and Turkey. He proudly served the Baltimore City Police Department for 27 years, retiring with the rank of Detective Sergeant. He was then self-employed as a Home Improvement Contractor for 20+ years in Baltimore County and the surrounding areas. He enjoyed bowling and played softball in his younger years. He cherished time with his family, especially his 4 grandchildren and great granddaughter. In his later years he looked forward to time at his cabin in West Virginia, which he called his “Happy Place”.

Surviving him in addition to his wife Rose-Mary, are his children: Elizabeth Maria Rineheart of Jacksonville, FL, Rosalie Margaret Rineheart of Pasadena, MD, Clifton Harvey Rineheart, Jr. of Martinsburg, WV; his grandchildren: Carolina Hope, Audrey Jocelyn, Cole Anderson, Stanley James; his great granddaughter: Scarlett Ann; his brothers: James Edward Rineheart, Wilbur “Charles” Rineheart, and many nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by siblings: Katherine “Louise” Hawes and Vernon “Carroll” Rineheart.

The family will receive visitors on Wednesday, November 11, from 3-5 pm, at the ECKHARDT FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3296 Charmil Drive, Manchester, MD.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, November 12, at 11 am, at St. Bartholomew Roman Catholic Church, 2930 Hanover Pike, Manchester, MD, with Father J. Collin Poston as celebrant.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to NESAP, 1046 S Carroll Street, Hampstead, MD 21074.

Arrangements are by the ECKHARDT FUNERAL CHAPEL, Manchester, MD.