Official Obituary of
Harry Deter
December 30, 1920 ~ March 4, 2017 (age 96) 96 Years Old
Harry Deter Obituary
Harry Deter, St. Paul’s Greenville, formerly of Sharpsville passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017. He was 96 years old. Harry was born on December 30th, 1920 in Rathmel, PA to Harry and Pearl Deter. He was a graduate of Reynoldsville High School.
Mr. Deter retired in 1985 from Sharon Steel, Farrell, where he worked for 43 ½ years. Later in life, he attended hydraulics school to become a millwright. He also worked at Golden Dawn, Sharon and Southside Market, Masury.
He served in the U.S. Army, T5 Corporal overseas in France, World War II and served his country proudly. He belonged to V. F. W, post #1338.
Harry was married on May 24, 1947 to Helen Szabo. They enjoyed 64 years of marriage until her death on May 12, 2011.
Mr. Deter was a member of Bethlehem Presbyterian Church for 65 years and served as an elder for many years. He was an officer for the Golden Circle throughout his time at the church.
Two daughters survive, Melanie Presley and her husband James and Diane O’Brien. Also, two grandsons, James (Nicole) Chicago, IL and Jason Presley (Jaclyn) and three great grandchildren, Marin, Cora & Harrison Presley, Chittenango, NY.
In addition to his wife Helen, he was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Ann, Eva, and Mary and four brothers Peter, Joseph, Nick & John, and his son in law, Thomas M. O’Brien.
Memorial contributions may be made to The American Heart Association or The American Cancer Society.
Friends may call Tuesday, March 7th 2017 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm at Stephen J Sherman Funeral Home & Cremation Service 2201 Highland Rd. Hermitage, PA 16148.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday March 7th, 2017 at 12:30 pm in Stephen J Sherman Funeral Home with Rev. Julia L. Fraser, officiating.
Committal service and burial will take place in Oakwood Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to the Stephen J. Sherman Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
Mr. Deter retired in 1985 from Sharon Steel, Farrell, where he worked for 43 ½ years. Later in life, he attended hydraulics school to become a millwright. He also worked at Golden Dawn, Sharon and Southside Market, Masury.
He served in the U.S. Army, T5 Corporal overseas in France, World War II and served his country proudly. He belonged to V. F. W, post #1338.
Harry was married on May 24, 1947 to Helen Szabo. They enjoyed 64 years of marriage until her death on May 12, 2011.
Mr. Deter was a member of Bethlehem Presbyterian Church for 65 years and served as an elder for many years. He was an officer for the Golden Circle throughout his time at the church.
Two daughters survive, Melanie Presley and her husband James and Diane O’Brien. Also, two grandsons, James (Nicole) Chicago, IL and Jason Presley (Jaclyn) and three great grandchildren, Marin, Cora & Harrison Presley, Chittenango, NY.
In addition to his wife Helen, he was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Ann, Eva, and Mary and four brothers Peter, Joseph, Nick & John, and his son in law, Thomas M. O’Brien.
Memorial contributions may be made to The American Heart Association or The American Cancer Society.
Friends may call Tuesday, March 7th 2017 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm at Stephen J Sherman Funeral Home & Cremation Service 2201 Highland Rd. Hermitage, PA 16148.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday March 7th, 2017 at 12:30 pm in Stephen J Sherman Funeral Home with Rev. Julia L. Fraser, officiating.
Committal service and burial will take place in Oakwood Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to the Stephen J. Sherman Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
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