Name: Visitation for Harry M. Wilgar Jr.
Start: 2014-01-02T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2014-01-02T21:00:00.000Z
Location: Sterling-Ashton-Schwab-Witzke Funeral Home of Catonsville, Inc.

On December 24, 2013, HARRY M. WILGAR, JR.; beloved husband of Anna L. Wilgar (nee Beane); loving father of Lisa M. Honsberger and husband Jerry, Paula A. Greenway and husband Steven, and Ellen L. Wilgar and companion Sam; devoted grandfather of Alexandria M. and Brooke A. Honsberger, Christina M., Nicholas T. and Brandon M. Greenway, Arianna L. Wilgar, Joseph N., Austin M. and Michael E. Smith, and Tziporah I. Greisman; dear brother of the late Helen M. Shamer; dear brother-in-law of Maurice K. Shamer; cherished uncle of Holly M. Farnella.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, January 2 from 2-4 & 7-9PM at STERLING-ASHTON-SCHWAB-WITZKE FUNERAL HOME OF CATONSVILLE, INC.; 1630 Edmondson Avenue; Catonsville, MD 21228. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 9AM, Friday, January 3 at St. Agnes Catholic Church; 5422 Old Frederick Road; Baltimore, MD 21229. Interment to follow in Garrison Forest Veteran Cemetery. For those desiring, memorial donations may be made in his memory to B&O Railroad Museum; Development Office; 901 West Pratt Street; Baltimore, MD 21223.

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Published by Baltimore Sun on Dec. 29, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
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19 Entries

Thomas Collins

November 26, 2014

I had the pleasure of volunteering with Harry at the B&O railroad museum many years ago. I enjoyed listing to his story's. What a Great Man !

My Deepest Sympathy to his Family.

October 14, 2014

Right when I heard I had to do a school project on someone who was inspiring to me and I really liked them I thought right of my grandfather

Christina Greenway

January 5, 2014

Harry was my grandfather and it was always interesting to hear his stories, which there was always one for the occasion. He and I had our differences but I appreciate now more then ever the lessons he taught me and the stories he told me. I know everyone has said that he would always reply with "I'm a hundred percent" and I could see that he always, desperately wanted to be. I called Grandmom and Granddad's house the morning he passed away and Grandad without fail said he was a hundred percent. It's so nice to have the memories that I do of him and that when all of his grandchildren were younger he would take us on a day trip, via train of course, his favorite means of transportation, to New York City, Philadelphia, fishing, or just out for the day. I hope that one day I can be as knowledgeable and wonderful as he was. All of us were extremely lucky to have him in our lives! RIP Granddad. Love you!

Chris Wilhelm

January 2, 2014

Anyone who spent a moment or more with Harry was better for the experience. His warmth, enthusiasm and breadth of knowledge on a vast variety of topics always left me looking forward to our next visit together. Until that time arrives, I will think upon him fondly and smile.

Sue Stingerie

January 2, 2014

Our deepest sympathies to you and your family.

Tom Jackson

January 1, 2014

Uncle Harry was one of the funniest and most personable people I have ever known. He was a wonderful man and he will truly be missed.

George Harwood

December 31, 2013

A one of a kind! A fountain of knowledge , honest and entertaining. A very good guy. I will miss him.

SJ Greenway

December 31, 2013

To a wonderful Father in Law who had nothing but the greatest respect for all who he met. Harry always made it a point to include everyone who would listen. A great Father to his three daughters, but most of all worshipped his wife Anna. Truly a GREAT MAN in every aspect of life. Dad you will be deeply missed.

Love SJ.

"I'll have a sarsaparilla sports fan"

Herb Harwood

December 31, 2013

Harry was always a fascinating and inspiring conversationalist, and a good friend. I learned a lot from him and will miss him greatly.

December 30, 2013

Paula,
I am happy and honored to have met your father many, many years ago. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this time.
Love always,
Anne and Ed Tindall

Rusty Woolfolk

December 29, 2013

Lisa, I'm very sorry for your loss. Lost my Mother only a couple months ago, so I'm very aware of how you must feel. You and your father are in my prayers.

Lisa Wilgar-Honsberger

December 29, 2013

My Dad, Harry, was awesome. He was vested 1000 percent in everything he did from the RailRoad and volunteering to being an active, involved parent. There is not enough space to truly document how lucky we were to have him as a Dad. RIP - Love Always - Happy Motoring Sports Fan!

Melvin Thomas,Sr

December 29, 2013

We knew harry for a few years and enjoyed talking to him about trains and other subjects while watching trains at St Denis.God Bless him and his family. Mel and Dot Thomas,Arnold,Md

December 29, 2013

We knew Harry for a few years and always enjoyed talking with him about trains and alot of other subjects.We enjoyed being with him at St Denis.God bless him and his familty. Mel and Dot Thomas

James Reaves

December 29, 2013

Harry was a friend and colleague at the B&O Railroad Museum. I learned a lot about railroading and particularly diesel locomotives from Harry. Harry was also strident in his opinions about the Museum, but at the heart of his opinions was the desire for the Museum to be the best it could. Godspeed, Harry.

Ellen Wilgar

December 28, 2013

Words can't even express how I am feeling. I hope that this candle will.

Cheryl Cutright

December 28, 2013

I will always remember Harry's response when I would come to cut or perm Lisa's hair. I would say "Hello Harry, how are you doing?" He would respond "100 percent!" No matter how he felt. He was always pleasant to me and had a story to tell. I miss seeing him there in his chair already . Rest in peace.

Gerald Philip

December 27, 2013

A lot of people knew and loved Harry including myself. A loving and funny man.

Harry will be missed and remembered for a very long time.

Charlie Bury, Jr.

December 27, 2013

I have known Harry for many years. He was part of my group of close friends who gather together on Saturdays to share our love of trains. Harry was a wealth of railroad history, fun to talk to and all around great person. He will be greatly missed at St. Denis. God bless him and his family.

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