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HARSH JOSEPH LEE HARSH (Age 69) Died on September 13, 2010 at INOVA Fairoaks Hospital, Fairfax, Virginia. Mr. Harsh was born on June 25, 1941 in Hagerstown, Maryland He is preceded in death by one daughter, Laura Ann Harsh. Survivors include his loving wife of 46 years, Trudy Harsh of Centreville, Virginia; two sons, Joseph Andrew and wife Lisa Harsh of Fairfax, Virginia, Gregory Karl and wife Bonnie Harsh of Centreville, Virginia; seven grandchildren; Isabell, Joseph Richard, Anneliese, Blaine, Wilhelmina, Georgianna and Bennett Harsh. The family will receive friends on Thursday September 16, 2010 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Manassas, Virginia; Funeral Services will be held on Friday September 17, 2010 at 10 a.m. at Centreville United Methodist Church 6400, Old Centreville Road, Centreville, Virginia 20121. A Graveside service will be held on Monday, September 20, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Rest Haven Cemetery, Hagerstown, Maryland. In Lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Save Historic Antietam Foundation, P.O. Box 550, Sharpsburg, M.D 21780, in loving memory of Joseph Lee Harsh. Condolences may be sent to www.piercefh.com

Published by The Washington Post on Sep. 15, 2010.
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I only knew of Dr. Harsh through his books and articles but I wish I could have met him. I spoke about him with Tom Clemens several times and enjoyed his stories. The loss of his scholarship to the Civil War community is immense. I extend my deepest sympathies to his family.

Larry Freiheit

Laurence Freiheit

September 25, 2010

I was a big fan of his work. His study of the MD Campaign of 1862 is a landmark. I am very sorry to hear of his death and the ACW community has lost a geat member.

James W Durney

September 22, 2010

Dear Greg, Bonnie Elaine & Family
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief and you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love XO Clare & Vince Goeckner

Clare Goeckner

September 16, 2010

Joe Harsh was a great guy, a true gentleman, and a great historian. I have fond memories of Joe at the Penn State Mt Alto Conference. At night, we all gathered around the gazeboo, where Joe held us spellbound as he related various stories about the Civil War and American History.
W. Keith Alexander

W. Keith Alexander

September 15, 2010

As one of Joe's graduate students 20 years ago, he inspired and nurtured my interest in the Civil War. His influence on my life continues in my career as a community college historian. I extend my deepest sympathy to his family and friends at this difficult time.

Beverly Hudson Wirtz

September 15, 2010

I think you all know how much I admired Joe. He was such a great friend and inspiration to me, and I owe him so much. I join you in mourning his passing from this world, and I will see you tomorrow to help celebrate his life.
Tom Clemens

September 15, 2010

My sincerest condolensces to all family and friends of Joe Harsh on the loss of such a fine man. As an avid Civil War historian, I treasure Joe's books as the definitive accounts of the Maryland Campaign. I met Joe several times and found him to be a kind, sincere gentleman with a great sense of humor. I enjoyed his lectures and can attest that he imparted a true sense of enthusiasm in sharing his wealth of knowledge. It surely seems fitting that his funeral services are being held on September 17, the anniversary of the battle of Antietam.

Thomas E. Shay
Schulkill County (PA) Civil War Roundtable

Thomas Shay

September 15, 2010

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