Kenneth J. Harms

Kenneth J. Harms obituary, Franklin Park, PA

Kenneth J. Harms

Kenneth Harms Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Schellhaas Funeral Home & Cremation Svcs., Ltd. - Bakerstown on Mar. 25, 2025.

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Kenneth "Joe" Harms, age 74, of West Deer, on March 24, 2025. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on November 30, 1950, son of the late Kenneth and Magdeline Pouch Harms. Beloved husband of the late Patricia Lubic Harms. Loving father of Joseph Harms (Michelle), Patti Norris (Matt), and Michael Harms. Brother of Sandy Waltz, Christy Waddell, Judy Wallace, Bill Harms (Carol), Cathy Hewlett, and the late Paula Mantick. Dear grandfather of Taylor and Keira Harms and Katie, Josh, and Alyssa Norris. Also survived by many in-laws and nieces and nephews.
Joe worked for many years for McKees Rocks Forging. Earlier in life, he worked for Iron City Brewing and Volkswagon Corporation. Joe enjoyed spending time with his family and his beloved Granddog "Rosie."
Friends received Friday 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at Schellhaas Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd., 5864 Heckert Road, Bakerstown. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Victor Church, Our Lady of the Lakes Parish. Private interment will be held in Assumption Cemetery of St. Mary, Middle Road.

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