Obituary of Harrison H. Wales

Harrison H. Wales, age 84, of Millerton, PA, died Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Williamsport Regional Medical Center, Williamsport, PA. Harrison was born March 28, 1928 in Elmira, NY, a son of William B. and Minna (Henry) Wales. He was married to Erma L. (Miller) Wales. Harrison was a graduate of Millerton High School and worked as a welder and farmer. He enjoyed reading, telling stories and playing cards. Harrison was a member of the Jackson Summit Baptist Church. Harrison is survived by 4 sons and daughters-in-law, Kevin (Patricia) Wales of Millerton, PA, Jeff (Linda) Wales and Keith Wales of Jackson Summit, PA, Greg (Kathy) Wales of TN; Alfred and Barb Wales of GA; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Virginia (Alex) Stavisky and Karan (Barry) Kirby of FL; 10 grandchildren, Kevin, Jr., Bradley, Aimee, Cindy, Mike, Chad, Megan, Katie, Mike and Ashley; 10 great grandchildren; 3 brothers and sisters-in-law, George (Beverly) Wales and Donald (Janet) Wales of Jackson Summit, PA, Robert Wales of AZ, a sister, Frances Woughton of Pine City, NY. Harrison was predeceased by 4 sisters, Eva Purvis, Leda Montgomery, Laura Miller and Hazel Pettit; 3 brothers, Joe Wales, William Wales, Jr., and Max Wales. Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 from 9:30 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. A memorial service will follow at 10:00 A.M. at the funeral chapel with Rev. Eugene Charsky and Pastor Benjamin Lanning officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Harrisons memory to the Jackson Summit Baptist Church Elevator Fund, Rte. 328, Millerton, PA 16936 or to the Millerton Senior Center, Back Street, Millerton, PA 16936. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com