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Harold STROPE Obituary
Age 87, of Horseheads, passed away after a brief illness on Jan. 27, 2013. He was born in Orville, PA, to Clive and Alice (Brown) Strope. Harold is survived by his wife, Dolores (Hayes) Strope; daughters and son, Steve Strope Roylestown, PA, Sharon (Jim) Cummings of Brockport, NY, Joan DiMaggio of Ilion, NY; stepchildren, Kristen (Jim) Woods of Erin, NY, Michael Powell of Elmira Heights, NY; 11 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins; brother, Earl (Jan) Strope of Elmira, NY; sister, Geraldine "Jibe" Balmer of Pensacola, FL; brothers-in-law, Melvin (Marjorie) Hayes, Norman (Martha) Hayes, Doug (Mary) Hayes, all of Horseheads, NY. Harold was a retired driver with the Teamsters Union working for Arnolds Furniture in Elmira. He was also a veteran of WWII serving in the US Navy. He was also a talented woodworker. Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 S. Main St., Horseheads on Thurs., Jan. 31, 2013, from 4-7:00 p.m. Burial service will take place privately on Friday in Woodlawn National Cemetery. Those wishing may also remember Harold with memorials to the Disabled American Veterans, 91 Owego St., Cortland, NY 13045, (607) 756-5100. www.DAV.org. Condolences and remembrances at www.barberfuneralhome.com.
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for Harold STROPE
February 1, 2013
May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time in your lives? It is refreshing to know that God's word speaks of a time when all sorrows will be gone and that mankind will live in beautiful surroundings with nothing to fear.-Isaiah 65:17,21-24 will shed light on this.
Isaiah65:17 creating a new heavens and earth, 21They will build houses and the days of the tree will the days of my people be. 24 And it will actually occur that before they call out I myself shall answer.
Linda
Terri Wheaton
January 31, 2013
Dee, Mike, and Kristen,
I'm so sorry to hear about Harold. I have so many good memories of all the years I spent with you guys growing up, especially all the camping trips! Dee, you two were like a second set of parents to me. He'll be missed!
Much love always
Jeff Rosenberg
January 30, 2013
I am so sorry of the loss of Harold. He was such a kind, gentle person always willing to help out whenever needed. I always looked forward to Harold coming to Ithaca to help with deliveries, especially when we had the student busy times. I spent most of my time in the Ithaca Arnolds, while my Father, Arnold was in Elmira. Harold will be missed by all.
Tracie Barden-Munson
January 30, 2013
Dee I'm so sorry to hear about the lose of your husband. May you find peace in all your memories. Hugs!
Alice Ripley
January 30, 2013
So sorry to hear about Uncle Harold's passing. He has been in our prayers. He will be missed.Love Jib and Alice
fayth wiggins
January 30, 2013
I am so sorry dee to hear of harolds passing he was such a great guy he will be missed
Shelly Kelley
January 30, 2013
So sad to see you go. It was always fun when we all got together at Kristen's. May you rest in Peace.
Annie Burnham
January 30, 2013
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Bob Schultz
January 30, 2013
Steve,
I'm sorry to hear the passing of your dad. We worked and bowled together for Kobacker's Furniture in the 70's and always thought of him as a good friend.
Tina Capozzi-Smith
January 30, 2013
I am sorry Dee to hear of Harold's death. Please know I am thinking of you all
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