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Harry Sohon Obituary
Harry M. Sohon, 77, of Shoemakersville, passed away in his residence on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 surrounded by his loving
family. He was the husband of Shirley E. (Gruber) Sohon. They were married for twenty-one years on June 25, 1994 at her brother's farm in Auburn.
Harry was born in New York on January 21, 1939 and adopted by the late Harry and Margaret (Boland) Sohon.
He was a graduate of West Catholic Preparatory High School, Philadelphia, and attended Villanova University
for three years.
Harry was a machine tool mechanic, retiring from Parker Hannifin in Greenfields. After retiring, he worked for Paul Fink Trailers, Hamburg, as a mechanic for many years. Harry taught automation control at Berks Career and Technology Center.
He was a member of Zion's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Shoemakersville, and enjoyed helping with the Peach Festivals.
Harry was a member of the Mohnton and Pikeville Rod and Gun Clubs. He enjoyed shooting trap and deer hunting and loved elephants and his '79 Datsun ZX. Harry was a thirty-three year member of AA and held many offices. He loved camping and traveled to many states with his family and friends. He always had a passion for sports.
Harry was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Surviving in addition to his wife are his six daughters: Theresa (Sohon) Zocco, Lancaster; Sallie Sohon, Reading; twins, Kathleen Sohon, Reading, and Francine (Sohon) Koenig, in New Mexico; Patricia Sohon, companion of Gehret Folk, Womelsdorf; and Ann Marie (Sohon), widow of Thomas Halulakos, Shillington; three step-children:
Michael Berger, husband of Jennifer (Keinert) Berger, Kutztown; Melinda (Berger), wife of Jeffrey Neidermyer, Sinking Spring; and Melanie (Berger), wife of Michael Myer, Lebanon; thirteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Harry is also survived by one sister, Virginia (Sohon), wife of A. Daniel Bixler, Slatington; five brothers-in-law; and several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank Lehigh Valley Hospice for the wonderful care given to Harry.
Services will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. from Zion's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 354 Zion's Church Road, Shoemakersville, PA 19555. Burial will follow in Zion's Cemetery, Perry Twp. A viewing will be held in the church Tuesday, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to American Cancer Society, 498 Bellevue Avenue, Reading, PA 19605 or AstraZeneca Hope Lodge, 110 W. Laurel
Avenue, Cheltenham, PA 19012.
Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., Leesport, is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences, please visit. www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Harry Sohon
Sandy Grim
June 15, 2024
To my dearest friend Shirley: I hardly can believe it's been 8 years since your sweet Harry passed on. I can only hope it will get a little easier as time goes by. But, really who am I fooling; since I know how hard it still is since my husband's passing. As you and your families cherish the memories of Harry, please know that nothing on this earth can be as great as when we ALL meet again at Heaven's gate. What a Glorious Homecoming that will be! Until then, Please be well my dearest friend ~ Love,
Irwin Levan
June 14, 2016
Shirley,
May angels walk with you today and always
Joanne Gruber
June 14, 2016
Shirley and family,
Know that Uncle Ralph and I have you in our thoughts and prayers during this time. We are sorry we are not available to attend the service. May God give you comfort and be with you throughout today and in the days ahead.
Love, Uncle Ralph & Cousin Joanne
Forrest@Sharon Gruber
June 12, 2016
Dear Shirley & all the families
please accept our heartfelt sympathy
May the memories that mean the most to you live forever in your hearts.
So very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lamont & Sandy Grim
June 11, 2016
Dear Shirley & all the families: Harry was such a blessing to each and everyone. He suffered a long time with such a debilitating disease. Now he is free and soon will be one of our Lord's angels guiding each while on this earth.
Shirley, please accept our heartfelt sympathy and know that when you wish to talk, we are only a phone call away. Love,
Maryanne Keppley
June 10, 2016
With deepest sympathy to Shirley and families. Harry will always be remembered as one of the good guys. I enjoyed working with him. He was such fun and entertaining. Miss you my friend.
June 10, 2016
Dale and Cheryl
Lori Sands-Armour
June 10, 2016
Miss Patty
So very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda Bowling
June 10, 2016
you suffered long, now you may rest in peace. God bless Shirley and the family.
Linda Bowling
Darryl & Denise Benfield Wyndham Advisors
June 10, 2016
Long before we're ready, we sadly say goodbye, but there are those in a far more beautiful place saying, "Welcome Home!" We love you Harry.
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