With his usual understated grace, kindness, and silent courage, John D. Harwick M.D. fought a three-year battle against cancer. Born March 26, 1952, to the late Ralph Harwick, M.D. and Hannah Long Harwick, he graduated from Raub Middle School and William Allen High School. John is survived by his wife, Christin, mother, Hannah, sister, Ann Ankrum, Fred Cartwright, Kevin Cartwright, and Karen Pillow, his "in-law" family who loved him as one of their own.

A board-certified otolaryngologist, John graduated from Muhlenberg College and received his M.D. from Temple University School of Medicine. John was a clinical assistant professor at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Hahnemann University Hospital, Temple University School of Medicine, and Hershey Medical Center. Chief of the Division of Otolaryngology at Lehigh Valley Hospital, he established the Department of Audiology and the first pediatric ENT clinic. After joining the University of Florida College of Medicine, John held many leadership positions in addition to his busy medical practice. A fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy, John established the Division of Otolaryngic Allergy. A fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, John was guest editor for the Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America on sleep disorders and established the Hypoglossal Nerve Implantation Program (Inspire) at the U.F. School of Medicine. After his retirement, John continued as an examiner for the AAOA, reviewed articles for Laryngoscope and ASSM, and the Royal Society of Medicine.

A lifelong Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies fan, he was an accomplished musician playing trumpet, French horn, and piano, and was a gifted sculptor. John was a member of Queen of Peace parish where a Mass of Christian Burial will be held on March 13, 2021. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Muhlenberg College c/o the advancement office or any charity of your choice. Please visit his memorial page at www.williamsthomasfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Morning Call on Mar. 7, 2021.

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Mary Warfel

April 6, 2021

I had the pleasure of working for John when he had his private practice in Allentown, PA. He was an outstanding doctor who cared so much for his patients. My condolences to his wife and family on the loss of this special person. Sincerely, Mary Warfel

Renae hodges

March 13, 2021

My Condolences to the Harwick Family. May God Bless & comfort you all as you grieve your tremendous loss.I had the pleasure of working with Dr Harwick with UF ENT, he was a wonderful friend and one of the best Drs I know. May he Rest In Peace.

Linda Turrisi

March 9, 2021

“What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes part of us.” (Helen Keller)

With love,
John and Linda Turrisi

Linda Datzyk Turrisi

March 9, 2021

“What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes part of us.” (Helen Keller)

Sending you comforting thoughts and love.

John and Linda

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Frances Montana

March 9, 2021

John, may you rest in the light of God's eternal love. Peace be with your family and friends.

Joe and Joy Davis

March 8, 2021

Our condolences to the Families
It’s been close to 30 yrs ago that Dr.Harwick placed tubes in our daughters’ ears. She had suffered with chronic ear infections. She was fine from that point on . May God Bless all and our prayers are with you.

Steve Balshi Bethlehem,Pa

March 7, 2021

My Condolences to the Harwick Family. Knowing that your Husband,Father,Brother was a wonderful person and true asset to the Medical Community. Will remember all in Faith and Prayer I your time of
Grief. You have gained a truly special Angel

James calpad

March 7, 2021

I had the pleasure of consulting with Dr. Harwick as a patient and worked for a state agency that would refer individuals to him for diagnosis and treatment. I only heard positive remarks about his compassion and concern. I too experienced those traits. He was one of the very few physicians I have met in my life that exhibited those gifts.

Loretta M Gogel

March 7, 2021

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. So very sorry for your loss.

George Younker

March 7, 2021

Great family. I was a patient of his father for many years, also went to Raub (58) and William Allen (61), and I am sorry of the great loss as felt by his many friends.

Ann Schneider

March 7, 2021

I am so sorry to hear of his passing, especially at such a young age. Dr. Harwick was the first ENT doctor I saw as a child (I was 6, and I'm now 40!) after a routine hearing test at school diagnosed me with hearing loss. (My hearing loss was attributed to my medical treatment as a baby in the NICU where I spent my first month of life.) As his obituary states, I remember him always being very calm and patient with me, an ideal doctor. May he rest in peace.

Joan Lockwood Smith

March 6, 2021

With very heartfelt & deepest sympathy & many prayers for The Family of Dr. Harwick, a very outstanding man & Physician.
May God Bless & comfort you all as you grieve your tremendous loss.

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