Obituary of Harold L. Strope

STROPE, Harold L. 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; Step children, 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 pm. Burial service will take place privately on Friday in Woodlawn National Cemetery. Those wishing may also remember Harold with memorials to the Disables American Veterans 91 Owego St Cortland, NY 13045, (607) 756-5100. www.DAV.org Condolences and remembrances at www.barberfuneralhome.com