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Frederick Harman Obituary

Frederick H. Harman, 80, of Bechtelsville, formerly of Long Island, husband of Joanne T. (Farley) Harman, passed away Sunday March 2, 2025 at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown. Born in Astoria, NY, he was the son of the late Wilbert and Mary D. (Balog) Harman. He was employed on Long Island as a structural mechanic building military aircraft at Northrop Grumman and other aerospace companies. Frederick proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. He devoutly attended church at St. Columbkill Parish in Boyertown. Frederick was a former member of the Marine Corps League in Massapequa, NY and North Babylon, NY. He was also an avid Islanders fan and season ticket holder. Surviving along with his wife are his brother-in-law Dennis and wife Barbara Farley and sister-in-law Patricia and husband Bill Ruzenski; numerous nieces and nephews; and great nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday March 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM at St. Columbkill Roman Catholic Church, 200 Indian Spring Rd., Boyertown, PA 19512. Burial will follow at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. A viewing will be held Tuesday from 9:00-10:15 AM at Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, LLC., 1020 E. Philadelphia Ave., Gilbertsville, PA 19525. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Frederick's memory to Disabled American Veterans at https://help.dav.org or to the Alzheimer's Association at https://act.alz.org/site/Donation2

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Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News on Mar. 6, 2025.

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Grateful

March 7, 2025

Frederick,
Thank You for Your service to our country.

God Bless You!
God be with your family!

Sincerely,
A Grateful American

Robert J. Miklas, USN.

March 6, 2025

Frederick, you are now relieved from your post. A job well done fellow veteran. The final battle is now over and peace has been restored. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. The final volley has sounded and taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation“s defender. Farewell fellow veteran.

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