Winfield S. Harrison, Jr.

Winfield S. Harrison, Jr. obituary, Marietta, PA

Winfield S. Harrison, Jr.

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Winfield Harrison, Jr. Obituary

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Winfield S. Harrison, Jr., 73, of Intercourse passed away peacefully on Monday, September 1, 2025. Born in Cape May Court House, NJ, he was the son of the late Winfield S. Harrison, Sr. and Alice (Thomas) Harrison. He was the loving husband of 43 years to the late Susan Harrison.

Winfield was very active with Intercourse United Methodist Church. He volunteered and worked for many years in almost every position, lay speaker, trustee, Sunday school teacher, youth leader, and even as the cemetery caretaker. As a talented tinsmith and craftsman, he made props for civil war reenactments and movies. Winfield was proud to live in Lancaster County and experience Amish Country. Above all, he was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother.

He is survived by his two children, Amber Shoff (Paul) and Mark Harrison (Kashia); nine grandchildren, Averi, Elizabeth, Haliey, Ashton, Wesley, Leila, Rose, Lilly, and Cruz; two great-grandchildren, Parker and Oakley; and two brothers, Clifford and Richard.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 1PM at Intercourse United Methodist Church, 39 Queen Road, Intercourse, PA 17534. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice & Community Care at www.HospiceAndCommunityCare.org, or to Intercourse United Methodist Church at 39 Queen Road, Intercourse, PA 17534.

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

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Intercourse United Methodist Church

39 Queen Road, Intercourse, PA 17534

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