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David Harmon Obituary

AUBURN | David L. Harmon, 85, formerly of 22 Aspen St. and 3 Saint Anthony St., Auburn, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 13, 2013 at SUNY Upstate Hospital in Syracuse, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of the late George and Mary Rose Weber Harmon and had been an area resident for most of his life. Prior to his retirement, David had been employed as a machinist by the former Alco Products, Spark Plug, Ro-Van, and lastly by Welch Allyn Medical Company in Skaneateles. David was a very proud U.S. Army veteran during World War II as part of the 199th Mechanized Unit. He received three war medals while being stationed in Temple Hoff, Berlin. David was an avid sports fan, who especially liked the New York Mets and Cleveland Browns. Dave would never miss any of his family's sporting events, especially his son's baseball games, which he watched more than 2,000 of over the years. He will be sadly missed by all of his family and friends that were fortunate enough to get to know this special man. He is survived by his three loving sons, Richard (Christine) Harmon, of Auburn, Randy (Marilyn) Harmon, of Weedsport, and Paul F. Harmon, of Auburn; nine grandchildren, Sarah Cole, Jennifer Surin, Richard, Laura, Michael, Amanda, Jessica, Michelle, and Teresa Harmon; 13 great-grandchildren, Kaliana, Kaleb, Savannah, Abby Jean, Anthony, Oliver, Dylan, Ariana, Quintel, Layne, Jayna, Avanni, and Maya; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to his parents, David was predeceased by his wife, Jeanne L. Derby, in 1998, and 10 siblings, sisters, Clara Lumburg, Marion Harmon, and June Rose McNabb; brothers, Louis, George, Harold, Thomas, Sam, Jim, and Frank Harmon. Calling hours are from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Pettigrass Funeral Home, 196 Genesee St., Auburn. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will follow in Fort Hill Cemetery.

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Published by The Citizen from Apr. 15 to Apr. 16, 2013.

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April 18, 2013

Bob, a friend of our family wrote this that I read at Dave's service.
We give our bodies up to time, but our soul lives on in everyone we loved and touched during our time in this world.You will always feel his love because his soul will forever live on in you." this is so true and I feel they are words of comfort for the family. Dave always had a good word for and about everyone. Dave always had a smile on his face in spite of all the adversities he endured. Free of pain, he is with his Lord, wife and family, where someday we will all be together again, safe in our Heavenly home. No one has ever had a more Blessed brother-in-law that I was fortunate enough to have. Rest in Peace my precious friend.
Aileen (Long) Harmon

Marlene Baran Exner

April 18, 2013

To the Harmon family: I remember your Dad's laugh and smile and how he liked to kid around. I am sorry for your loss. But, the good ole times will forever remembered. God bless you all.

Robert Kulle

April 18, 2013

Sincere condolences to the Harmon
family. We remember your Dad, and Mom,from the years in little league baseball. Michael Calarco, Newark,Ny., Carrie Calarco Kulle, Port St. Lucie, Fla.

felice

April 18, 2013

so sorry foe your loss miss his smile rest in peace

Steven Faatz

April 18, 2013

To Paul, Randy and family I am sorry for
your loss. What great times we all had in Harmon cellar.Your father was so nice to us guys.He was loved by all.

April 18, 2013

What a reunion the Harmon's are having now. All happy and free of pain and sorrow. Remember all the happy times and find comfort in knowing we'll all be together again... Rest in peace Uncle Dave. Give our love to all our loved ones you are now with.
Tom ( Buddy) Wendy Harmon, Gloucester, Va.

April 17, 2013

Randy Paulie and Rick, Special cherished memories are kept with us throughout a lifetime. Your Dad is without a doubt one of them. His special nicknames he gave each one of us, the smile that you never seen him without, and the pride and love he gave his sons. He always allowed all of us kids to make mistakes and know we were just kids. He truly was one of a kind and I will never forget him. I know how much you boys loved and respected your Dad. God Bless and my deepest sympathy. Bonnie Warter Dwyer

paula Costello

April 17, 2013

Rick,Randy,Paul and family so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad,he certainly was an awesome Man.Growing up Harmons cellar was the place to be and he looked out for us,God Bless you Mr Harmon

Clifford "Kip" Pinckney

April 17, 2013

I learned to play baseball in your side yard on Parker Ave, with Rick and Mike.
Rest in Peace. Kip Pinckney

Helping Hands Transportation

April 17, 2013

our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time we will all miss his laugh and smile

Tom Hawley

April 16, 2013

To Rick & the Harmon Family. May I express my most sincere sympathies during these difficult times. My prayers are with you.

Tish Weaver-Vari

April 16, 2013

Paul and Family; Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Brian Hester

April 16, 2013

Just wanted to send my condolences to all the Harmon family. They are a close knit bunch of super people. Your father was like my second father and your home was my second house. I cherish the memories we all made there. Dave was the nicest person you could want to know. He never had a bad word to say about anyone unless you were an umpire. He helped me learn to become the player i was for all those years as well as several other friends. He will be greatly missed and hopefully is in a happier place. Hold your heads up high you Harmon's as your dad was ONE of a kind.

Anne (wade) Costello

April 16, 2013

Rick,Randy, Paul, and all the rest or the family, your dad was a great man, with a big heart and always a smile on his face. He stuck up for me a few times, and kept a lot of you guys and your friends out of troubel, he will be missed, heaven has a new angel!

April 16, 2013

May the God of all comfort be with you and your family at this time.John 11:41,42

Bill Wenderlich

April 16, 2013

Rick, Paul, and Randy --

Sorry to hear about your dad I remember many good times with him at your house and ball games.

Maria DelloStritto

April 16, 2013

Rick,

Sincere condolences to you, your siblings, and your families on the passing of your Dad.

Karen Corfield Cross

April 16, 2013

Uncle Dave was a fabulous man who was a blessing in my life in so many ways. He was so joyful and an encouragement to all who knew him. I had so much fun as a kid at his house on Aspen and the camp at Duck Lake. He was the best baby brother my grandmother could of had. He was so full of love for Aunt Jean and his family. My sympathy to my cousins and their families.

Karen Corfield Cross

April 16, 2013

My Uncle Dave was a wonderful man who was a blessing in my life. He was so much fun to be around and made our family feel welcome all the time. He was the best baby brother my grandmother could have had. He and Aunt Jean were a great
example as to how love as husband/wife and as parents. I have so many fond memories of them. My sympathy to my cousins in their loss of a great man.

Friends at University Dialysis

April 16, 2013

To the Harmon Family - Dave is already truly missed by his dialysis family. He was always so friendly and positive wishing everyone a good day. What a great man - always smiling, always happy.

Mike Guarino

April 16, 2013

Ricky, Paul, Randy and the Harmon family,
I am very sad to hear of Mr. Harmon's passing. He was a great father as evidenced by his loyal support of his kids. I can vividly remember those summer nights at the Little League, Babe Ruth League and City Softball games as your father would soundly voice his opinion of an umpires questionable call. It was great to have him there, and he will be greatly missed

April 16, 2013

Thoughts and prayers are with the Harmon family! Don't know how he and the rest of our parents got through... we sure were a wild west end neighborhood. Always looking out for one another.....rest in peace and now he and Mrs. Harmon are together again
<3Church Family<3

Grateful Citizen

April 16, 2013

Thank you, Mr. Harmon, for your service to our country.

Joe Colella

April 15, 2013

To the entire Harmon family- I am so sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

allen Lepak

April 15, 2013

Rick,Randy,Paul & extended family..What a tremendous loss. Dave was a wonderful person and a great friend to all of us kids growing up. The Harmon house was always open to us. He treated everyone of your friends like they were his own. I'll always remember him being at our games yelling "Come on Lep get a hit". It didn't matter if I was on the other team. A great man for sure. All the west end mourns at this loss. I bet Dave & Rug are tipping a cold one right now. God Bless all of you at this sad time..Allen & Joan Lepak

Sandra Hutchison

April 15, 2013

Uncle David was the perfect uncle. He was always kind, loving and lots of fun. I feel blessed to have had him in my life as I was growing up. Because of our beautiful Lord and Savior, I look forward to seeing Uncle David again - when there will be no more goodbyes.

Therapeutic Recretion Dept. @Mercy Health & Rehab

April 15, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss

Mike Loperfido

April 15, 2013

To all of the Harmon family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you

Gary Morfei

April 15, 2013

Growing up, us neighborhood boys called him Mr. Harmon. He kept alot of us from getting into too much trouble. He always seemed to be happy. That's the way I'll remember him, with a smile on his face.

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