Barbara Harvey

Barbara Harvey obituary, Erie, PA

Barbara Harvey

Barbara Harvey Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dusckas Funeral Home and Cremations Services, Inc. - Wesleyville on Nov. 17, 2025.

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Barbara A. Harvey, age 78, of Harborcreek, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025. She was born in Erie on March 3, 1947, daughter of the late Walter "Bud" and Jean Grove.

Barb was a 1966 graduate of Strong Vincent High School and she worked at Giant Eagle in the Meat Department prior to her retirement. She enjoyed watching her son participate as a Dirt Track Racer and bowling with league play at Eastway Bowling Lanes.

Barb is survived by three children, Joseph Harvey (Jodi), Gary Harvey (Lora) and Sherri Hellmann (Daniel); two brothers, Jack and David (Deb) Grove; one sister, Patty Green; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gerry Harvey; one brother, Larry Grove; one sister, Betty Irwin; and two grandsons, Jordan Ayala and Justin Harvey.

The family would like to thank a dear family friend, John Natcher, and the UPMC Hospice Staff for the wonderful care given to Barb.

Friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service at the Dusckas Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 2607 Buffalo Rd., on Wednesday, November 19th, at 3 pm with visitation hours to follow until 7 pm. Condolences may be sent to www.dusckasfuneralhomes.com.

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Robyn Grove

November 18, 2025

I enjoyed the time we were able to spend together, the talks, laughs, shopping and you treating me to Coney Island for lunch. You will be deeply missed, forever in my heart love you always Robyn

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