- Warriors Mark, Pennsylvania - Myrtle F. Harpster, 94, of Warriors Mark, passed away at Epworth Personal Care facility on Friday, January 8, 2021. Born on May 9, 1926, in Frogtown, she was the daughter of the late J. Grant and Susan (Houck) Ellenberger. On June 30, 1946, she married her beloved husband, Russell R. Harpster, who preceded her in death on February 14, 2019, after sharing 72 years of marriage.
Myrtle was a 1945 graduate of Warriors Mark-Franklin High School. Early in life she had worked at Paul's Diner and Big Yank Corporation in Tyrone, and retired from Murata-Erie in State College in 1988.
She is survived by one son, William R. (Virginia) Harpster, and two daughters, Eileen K. (Michael) Swales and Connie L. Moore, all of Warriors Mark. She is also survived by six grandchildren: Christy (Donald) Gampe, Jeffrey (Serenity) Harpster, Cheri McConnell, Jaime (Jason) Richard, Russell (Kristen) Moore, Randall Moore, and seven great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one son-in-law, Denny Moore, four brothers (Ellsworth, Ralph, Victor, and "Bill") and three sisters (Thelma Gill, Roberta Cupp, and Marguerite Detwiler). She was the last of her immediate family.
Myrtle was a member of Gatesburg Lutheran Church. She enjoyed crafts and was well known for her excellent crochet work.
A memorial service will be held for immediate family only due to Covid-19 restrictions, with Rev. Susan Williamson presiding. Burial will be at Gatesburg Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Bruce E. Cox Funeral Home of Warriors Mark.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Myrtle's memory to the Gatesburg Cemetery Association, c/o Connie Moore, 1607 W. Gatesburg Rd., Warriors Mark, PA 16877 or the Warriors Mark-Franklin Volunteer Fire Company, P.O. Box 104, Warriors Mark, PA 16877. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.bruceecoxfh.com.
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| Oldest Known Ancestors |
Paternal Line: Henry Ellenberger, b. 17 Feb 1863, Halfmoon Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States  d. 2 Mar 1945, Warriors Mark Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States Maternal Line: Susan Elizabeth Houck, b. 23 Aug 1890, Warriors Mark Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States d. 8 Jul 1966, Tyrone, Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States |
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1926 - 2021 (94 years)
