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Harry I. Searfass

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Paoli, Pennsylvania

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Oct. 24, 2025

2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

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Harry Searfass Obituary

Searfass Harry I. Age 97, of Wayne, PA, passed away peacefully at home on the early morning of October 10th, 2025. He was a resident of Wayne, PA but also resided in Charleston, SC for 11 years while commuting for work. Harry was born on September 24, 1928 in Philadelphia, PA, to parents, Harry I. and Elizabeth (Babe) Baker Searfass. He graduated with honors from Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science with a degree in Textile Engineering. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. When he returned from his service he started working for the Asten Hill Company in East Falls, PA, ultimately earning the title of VP of Engineering, working for Asten for over 44 years. Harry enjoyed dining out and was a LONG-time patron and welcomed friend of Haegele's Bakery in NE Philadelphia. He was a proud Republican and enjoyed Happy Hour with a Beefeater or Dewars on the rocks. Harry had a strong sense of ethics and was loved and admired by everyone he met. His sarcastic wit and quick retorts along with his loyal friendship endeared him to everyone. He was always ready to lend a helping hand as he was a Master Mr. Fix-It! He made this world a better place and will be sorely missed. Harry was preceded in death by his mother and father and beloved sister, Joan. Harry is survived by his wife, Gail (Miller) Lenuson, his daughter, Pamela Gallagher (William) and son, Harry I. Searfass III. Friends may call on Friday, October 24th, 2025, from 2 P.M. to 3 P.M. at ALLEVA FUNERAL HOME, 1724 E. Lancaster Avenue, Paoli, PA 19301. A Celebration of Life will be held from 3 P.M. to 3:30 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Harry's honor to: Holisticare Hospice, 985 Old Eagle School Road, Suite 504, Wayne, PA 19087 or online https://www.holisticarehospice.org/make_a_donation.php.

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Oct. 15, 2025.

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Memorial Gathering

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Nick & Gail diienno

October 15, 2025

Knowing Harry was always fun and entertaining when Gail and I had the opportunity to be in his company, especially at the annual Wayne Memorial Day parade when we would all gather in front of the Wayne hotel to enjoy the parade and be with Harry and his wife Gail to listen and laugh at his jokes and endless stories Harry and Gail enjoyed that parade and we enjoyed being there to share it with them. It was an honor and privilege to have known Harry and even though Gail and I moved away from Wayne. We always made it a point to try and see him and Gail when we would come up for a visit. You are truly missed Harry. Rest in peace.

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