Anna Mae Harpster

Anna Mae Harpster obituary, Milton, PA

Anna Mae Harpster

Upcoming Events

Oct

21

Service

1:00 p.m.

Harmony Cemetery

Mahoning St, Milton, PA 17847

Send Flowers

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.

Anna Harpster Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Shaw Funeral Home, Inc. - Milton on Oct. 15, 2025.

Publish in a newspaper

Anna Mae Harpster, 101 formerly of Jefferson St., Milton passed away on October 10, 2025 at Oak Glen in Lewisburg. Born in Milton on December 29, 1923 she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Rosa (Hartman) Woodling. She was married to Donald R. "Sharkey" Harpster who preceded her in death on August 21, 2001.
Anna Mae was a 1942 graduate of Milton High School. She was an active member of the former Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in Milton. She was a member of the Jr. Women's Club, the Women's Club in Milton, the Flower Club in West Milton, the Milton Historical Society, the Milton Booster Club, and the Milton Lighting Committee. She was a longtime volunteer at the Red Cross Bloodmobiles and at Evangelical Community Hospital. Anna Mae was a fan of Milton Athletics, Penn State, and the Phillies.
She is survived by two sons, Jeffrey and Pamela Harpster of Montandon, and Timothy and Victoria Harpster of Milton; four grandchildren, W. Gerald Bastian, Misty L. Harris, Caitlin E. Harpster, and Taylor Harpster; and seven great grandchildren.
Anna Mae was also preceded in death by a brother, Carroll Woodling, and a sister, Alice Dimler.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday October 21 in Harmony Cemetery, Milton. Officiating will be the Rev. Gary Schaeffer.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Anna, please visit our floral store.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support Anna's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
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
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

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 more
Ways to honor Anna Harpster's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

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

Upcoming Events

Oct

21

Service

1:00 p.m.

Harmony Cemetery

Mahoning St, Milton, PA 17847

Send Flowers

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.