Harold McQuate Obituary
Harold "Sonny" McQuate, 86, formerly of Kleinfeltersville, Pa., passed away Monday, December 19, 2016 in Cornwall Manor, Cornwall, Pa.
He was born in Kleinfeltersville on June 2, 1930, a son of the late Frank and Bertha Gerhart McQuate.
Sonny worked for E.J. Lavino in Newmanstown as a clerk and served as a supervisor for Heidelberg Township for 24 years. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the U.S. Navy and was a life member of the Richland American Legion, Post 880. He also was a graduate of Lebanon
Business College.
Sonny is survived by nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by brothers, Samuel McQuate and Allen McQuate; sisters: Grace Levengood, Anna Keener and Earla Enck.
Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at 10 a.m. in Clauser Funeral Home, N. Carpenter St., Schaefferstown, with a viewing beginning on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Interment will be made with military honors at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 855 Tuck St., Suite 2, Lebanon, PA 17042.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1 Entry
Ruth Sprout
December 26, 2016
Sonny was so active in the community- am sure that he will be greatly missed. RIP- Sonny!
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results
116 N. Carpenter St., Schaefferstown, PA 17088
Make a Donation
in Harold McQuate's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
How to support Harold's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Harold McQuate's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
