Eugene Jay Harbaugh

Eugene Jay Harbaugh, 68, of Imler went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday December 4, 2021 at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center. He was born on February 17, 1953 at Windber Hospital, son of the late Clark and Mary (Mock) Harbaugh.

On September 6, 1975 he married Shirley (McDonald) Harbaugh at the Upper Claar Church of the Brethren. Together with his wife, they served as deacons and janitor of their church. Eugene was a member of the Upper Claar Church of the Brethren and served on the Witness Commission and Church Board, taught Sunday School, sang with the Church Choir, helped with running the sound equipment for church services, and enjoyed helping with the many dinners and activities with the Youth Group. Eugene loved his church and his church family and was ready to help wherever he was needed.

Eugene is survived by his wife, along with (his princess) daughter Amy Irvin and husband Robert of Imler, granddaughter Emily Poborsky of California, grandson Matthew Brown of Duncansville, and brother Gary (Lisa) Harbaugh of Bedford.

Eugene loved his family and especially his daughter and grandchildren. He was a wonderful loving and caring husband, father, friend and neighbor. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

 Eugene was a 1971 graduate of Chestnut Ridge High School.

Friends will be received from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. on Friday December 10, 2021 at the Upper Claar Church of the Brethren. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday December 11, 2021 at the church with Pastor David Maxwell officiating. There will be visitation one hour before the service, interment will be at the Upper Claar Cemetery.

*** The family has requested that ALL visitors please wear a mask and practice social distancing due to the presence of a high risk family member. ****

In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, contributions may be given in Eugene’s memory to the Upper Claar Church of the Brethren at 405 Upper Claar Road, Claysburg, PA 16625.

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