with all further ado: November 2011

Friday evening, a very important figure in my life left us. Harry Funk passed peacefully at 84 after having a pacemaker put in, breaking his hip, numerous small strokes, and eventually settling down in the nursing home. Harry had been a wonderful friend, neighbor, and was like a grandfather to me. All of my grandparents are dead; and before they died, they lived so far away I rarely got to see them. Harry and his wife Shirley were my next door neighbors for most of my life, and they were like family to me. Harry, thank you for all the support, love and orange candies you gave me. Your little tree climber wishes the best to you and your family. Rest in peace, Harry. What matters in the end isn't the years in your life, but the life in your years. <3

Harry E. Funk, 84, of 124 South 6^th Avenue, Clarion, died Friday, November 25, 2011, at the Clarview Nursing Home in Sligo following a brief illness.
Born January 23, 1927, in Heathville, Jefferson County; he was the son of Euphrastus Stewart and Lena LaRue Smith Funk.
A veteran, Harry served in the Army from 1945 to 1947.
He was married on June 30, 1949 to the former Shirley Minich, and she survives.
In 1989, Harry retired from the Glen-Gery Brick Company in Summerville after working 43 years.
He was a member of the Leisure Run Church Fairmount City and affiliant member of the First United Methodist Church in Clarion.
In addition to his wife, Shirley, he is survived by two sons, Eric Funk and his wife, Barbara, of Shippenville; and Shawn Funk and his wife, Anne, of Wexford; and five grandchildren, Casey McQuade, Jessica, Eric, Rebekah, and John Funk; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Also surviving is a sister, Betty Funk Patchen and her husband, Donald, of Union City.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, John Franklin Funk.
At Harry’s request, there will be no public visitation.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, November 28, 2011, at the First United Methodist Church, Clarion, with Reverends Deryl Larsen and Terry Guiste presiding.
The arrangements are under the direction of the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion.
Interment will be held in the Salem Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the “Living Stones Campaign” at the First United Methodist Church, 600 Wood Street, Clarion PA 16214, attn. David Houser.
Online condolences can be sent to the family by visiting www.rvburnsfuneralhome.com.

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