John E. Harding, 82, of Hallstead, went home to be with the Lord on July 3, 2013.
He was the son of the late John G. and Sophie Tabish Harding.
John is survived by his children, Cheryl Kardjian, Syracuse, N.Y., Carol Harding, Texas, Vincent and Karen Harding, Ringwood, N.J., Kathy Grenier, Lancaster and John and Kelly Harding, Montrose; fifteen grandchildren; a sister, Isabelle Harding, Philadelphia; and numerous nieces and nephews.
John was born in a small coal mining town in Pennsylvania during the depression. He graduated from Blythe Township High School and joined the Army. He proudly served with the Army and retired after 20 years. John was called back to duty in 1990 for Operation Desert Storm.
He was an avid outdoorsman and hunter. John was a devout member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church. He always enjoyed a challenging debate and lively conversation. John was an excellent father, grandfather, and neighbor. He loved his family dearly and was always ready to help anyone in need. He will be missed.
A Funeral Mass was celebrated at 10 a.m., Monday, July 8, 2013 and at 9 a.m., at the Tuttle-Yeisley Funeral Home, Inc., Hallstead. Interment will be made in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Middleport. Friends called on Sunday afternoon.
Should friends so desire, expressions of sympathy may take the form of a donation to America Needs Fatima, P.O. Box 341, Hanover, PA 17331.
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JOHN and family our deepest Sympathy so sorry for the lost of your father prayers are with you
GEo. and Sandra Schreck
July 12, 2013
John, I am truly sorry for your loss. I know your father was your best friend. My thoughts are with you.
Stephanie
July 9, 2013
To all of the Harding family- you are all in my prayers and thoughts. "Dad" was an amazing person and I consider myself a lucky person to have debated with him over the years. I know he will be missed by all who knew him
Vicky Hine
July 8, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers go to the entire Harding Family at this time of loss.
Gary and Kim Allen
July 8, 2013
John, had a caring heart and loved his family so very much. We folks on the hill loved his "sense of humor." We'll
miss seeing John sitting outside on a summer day or evening hoping someone would stop and converse. Our son Bryan will always cherish those many great conversations. May God Hold You in His Mighty Hands. Sandy & Cathe Parks
July 7, 2013
so very sorry to hear this wonderful role model has been called to heaven, we sure could use a lot more role models like he was. god bless jeff and mim and family
July 7, 2013
John - I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Nadine (Deanna) Battiato (Cragg)
July 6, 2013
Please accept my sincere sympathy on the passing of your dad. May God give you comfort during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with your whole family.
Lori Carter
July 6, 2013
John's family, I'm so sad to hear of John's passing. He was an amazing man and one of my favorite customers.my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Brandi kay (bkay) Federighi
July 6, 2013
John,Kelly and family,I'am so sorry for your loss.John ,your Dad's dedication to family and loyal service to his country should always be honored and never be forgotten .I will keep all of you in my thoughts and pray in his memory.
Jimmy Metzar
July 6, 2013
I am very sorry for your loss John. I know how close you and your dad were..my prayers go out to you and your family.
Andrea DeBetta
July 6, 2013
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