Alfred R. Harner

1945 - 2021

Alfred R. Harner, 76, of Weishample, passed peacefully away Monday, May 24, 2021, at his residence, after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born Monday, March 26, 1945, in Pitman, a son of the late Roy "Pete" Harner and the late Beulah I. (Smith) Harner.

He served in the Army during the Vietnam War. Alfred attained the rank of sergeant when he received the Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Good Conduct Medal and Bronze Star. A proud Vietnam veteran, he maintained a close relationship with his brothers of the 196th Light Infantry Brigade.

He was an independent coal miner, self-employed roofing and siding contractor, and last worked as a foreman at IAC Coal Mine, Bear Valley.

He was a member of Barry Salem United Methodist Church, Weishample.

He was also a member of American Legion Post 442 Renovo, Tamarack Kettle Creek Sportsmen Club, Kettle Creek Fire Company, Tri-Valley Veterans Committee, the former Valley View Fire Company and 196th Light Infantry Brigade.

In addition to his love of family and country, Alfred enjoyed riding his Harley, hunting and fishing and spending time at his hunting camp in Clinton County. If you were privileged to know Alfred, you knew he was never short on conversation and made lasting friendships wherever he went.

He is survived by his wife, Janet C. (Carl) Harner, to whom he was married for 52 years.

He is also survived by two daughters, Penny Klinger and her husband, Shawn, of Weishample, Bobbie Jo Scholl and her companion, Michael Twigg, of Weishample; a son, Jeffrey R. Harner and his wife, Melanie, of Hegins; a grandson, Colby Harner, of Hegins; two granddaughters, Lexis Harner and her companion, Sebastian Shay, of Hegins, and Melanie (Zilker) Luscavage, of Valley View; a great-grandson, Ezra Shay; and a brother, Ray "Bud" Harner and his wife, Velma, of Auburndale, Fla.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 29, at Barry Salem United Methodist Church, Weishample, with the Rev. Benjamin Scholl officiating. A viewing will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial with military honors will be made in Salem Cemetery, Weishample. Memorial contributions can be made to Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, Gift Processing Administrator, 18251 Quantico Gateway Drive,Triangle, VA 22172. Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.