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Virgil A. Harne

1932 - 2025

Virgil A. Harne obituary, 1932-2025, Williamsport, MD

BORN

1932

DIED

2025

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J. L. Davis Funeral Home

12525 Bradbury Avenue

Smithsburg, Maryland

Virgil Harne Obituary

Virgil A. Harne, 92, of Wolfsville, MD, passed away peacefully Monday, February 17, 2025, at Homewood of Williamsport, surrounded by loving family.

Born on October 16, 1932, in Garfield, MD, he was the son of the late Mollie Margaret (Lewis) and Ernest Ray Harne.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first Wife, Sylvia Dolores (Miller) Harne; Brother, Rudolph Harne and Sister, Martha Susan.

Virgil served in the U.S. Army and was a Korean War Veteran.

Virgil retired after over 30 years as an electrician with Frederick County Public Schools.

Virgil was a lifetime member of Garfield UMC, Smithsburg, MD. He was also a member of Boonsboro American Legion, Post 10, Wolfsville Ruritan, Myersville Fire Co. 8, Woodmen of the World, Fairplay, MD, and Redmen Tribe #84, Williamsport, MD.

He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Margaret E. (Turner / Frushour) Harne; Children, Linda M. Miss and husband, William, of Jefferson, MD; Larry R. Harne and wife, Deborah, of Smithsburg, MD; Step-Children, Paul E. Frushour and wife, Bonnie of Middletown, MD and Douglas A. Frushour and wife, Lisa, of Myersville, MD; Grandchildren, Zachary W. Miss and Brian W. Harne (Jennifer); Great Grandchildren, TJ, Aubree, Abigail, Ryder and Graham; Sister, Esther Weagley; Brother, Wayne Harne (Debbie); and numerous Nieces and Nephews.

A funeral service will be held Monday, February 24, 2025, at 2 PM at Garfield United Methodist Church, 13628 Stottlemyer Rd. Smithsburg, MD 21783 with Pastor Al Deal, Randy Reid and Doug Wagner officiating. Interment will follow at Garfield UMC Cemetery, Smithsburg, MD.

Family will receive friends one hour prior at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Garfield United Methodist Church, 13628 Stottlemyer Rd. Smithsburg, MD 21783.

Arrangements were made with J.L. Davis Funeral home, Smithsburg, MD, and online condolences can be offered at www.jldavisfh.com. Virgil Harne

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Published by The Frederick News-Post on Feb. 21, 2025.

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Sandra Harne

February 25, 2025

So sorry to hear of Virgil's passing. I just heard and wished family left me know. Prayers to you Margaret, Linda, Larry, Paul and Doug for your loss.

Bill Siedling

February 23, 2025

Wayne, may God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. May Virgil's life a;ways remain a blessing.

Rebecca (Becky) W Clary

February 23, 2025

My sincere sympathy to Margaret, his wife and All his family. I will always remember our vacation excursions (FL and Lake Anna) over the years.
I know the family & friends will always reminisce through the years ahead. He will never be forgotten.

Carroll Kehne

February 21, 2025

I send condolences to a friend and colleague's family from the FCPS. He served all of us well. God bless the family.

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