Harry J. Underwood, 70, of Scottdale RD1 (East Huntingdon Township), died Saturday, March 22, 2003, in his home. He was born May 7, 1932, in Hecla, a son of the late James and Ortha Bungard Underwood, who died April 14, 1989, and Jan. 3, 1995, respectively. Harry was formerly employed by the former Bryce Brothers Glass Co., and later by Lenox Crystal. He retired from SuperValu in New Stanton, where he had worked for 14 years. He attended the former Hurst High School and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean conflict. He was a lifelong member of the Mt. Joy Church of the Brethren, where he served as senior usher for many years, and also as a church trustee and member of the Finance Board. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Hardik, on March 22, 1995; a brother-in-law, Zack Poorbaugh; and a nephew, Mark Poorbaugh. Surviving are his wife of 46 years, Betty J. Newell Underwood, whom he married Oct. 26, 1956; three children, Diane Peters of Scottdale RD1, James Underwood and his wife, Barbara, of Scottdale and Rick Underwood and his wife, Laurie, of Mt. Pleasant; nine grandchildren, Justin Garsteck and his fiancee, Greta Tommarello, Jeremy Garsteck, Brandy Underwood, Ashley Underwood, J.D. Underwood, Nicholas S. Underwood, Steven Sellers and his wife, Jennifer, Matt Underwood and Nicholas J. Underwood; a great-granddaughter, Olivia Sellers; three sisters, Edna Mae Poorbaugh of Wooddale, Alice Booher and her husband, Edwin, and Dorothy Booher and her husband, Chris, all of Mt. Pleasant RD4; a brother, Homer Underwood and his wife, Mary, of Bridgeport; a brother-in-law, George Hardik and his friend, Caroline Peters, of Scottdale; numerous nieces and nephews; and his canine pet and companion, Lucky. Friends will be received Monday and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. at the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., 406 E. Washington St., Mt. Pleasant. Additional viewing Wednesday in the Mt. Joy Church of the Brethren from 10 to 11 a.m., the hour of service, with the Rev. Durward Hays officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Joy Cemetery. Military rites will be accorded at graveside. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Westmoreland Hospice, 532 W. Pittsburgh St., Greensburg, PA 15601.
www.brooksfuneralhomes.comPublished by Tribune Review on Mar. 24, 2003.