Harold Zechman

Harold R. Zechman, 82, Milton

Harold Reuben Zechman, 82, of 3305 Shakespeare Rd., since 1985, entered into rest at 2:35 a.m., Tuesday, June 11, 2013, at his home.

He was born April 10, 1931, in Cowan, a son of the late Charles Edward and Florence Marion (Snyder) Zechman. On April 27, 1958, in Mifflinburg, he married the former Patricia Mary Catherman, who survives.

Harold was a 1948 graduate of Mifflinburg High School.

He served as a Corporal in the Army from April 25, 1951 until his honorable discharge April 13, 1953. Harold then served as Master Sergeant in the Army Reserves until his retirement in 1991.

Harold was employed as a controller with the U.S. Department of Justice for 20 years.

He was a member of the West Milton United Methodist Church and formerly a member of Mount Zion United Methodist Church, Milton.

Harold was a member of the Mifflinburg American Legion Post 410, Mifflinburg V.F.W. Post 1964, Mifflinburg Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1396, Circle M Saddle Club, Millmont, Chefs Silver and Gold Association, Milton, West Milton State Bank Good Neighbors Club, and the Employees Club Federal Prisons Camp, Allenwood.

Surviving in addition to his wife of 55 years, are three sons and two daughters-in-law, Gregory Zechman and his partner Bryan Shrout of Baltimore, MD, Dennis and Karen Zechman of Hanover, and Dwayne and Eileen Zechman of Fairfax, VA; two grandchildren, Dennis Zechman, Jr., and Kara Zechman both of Hanover; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Richard Zechman of Lewisburg, Donald and Betty Jane Zechman of Carlisle, and Robert and Ruth Zechman of Lewisburg; and one sister, Betty Auman of Beaver Falls.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Kenneth and Charles Zechman; and two sisters, Geraldine Shively, and Thelma Zechman.

Family and friends are welcome from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Friday, at the Roupp Funeral Home, Inc., 8594 Old Turnpike Rd., Mifflinburg, where the memorial service to celebrate the life of Harold will be conducted at 3 p.m., with Rev. Robert O. Rice, Jr., and Rev. John E. Lee, officiating.

Interment with military honors by the Mifflinburg American Legion Post 410 will be in the Old Cedars Cemetery, Swengel.

Memorial gifts may be made to the Geisinger Home Care and Hospice, 100 N. Academy Ave., Danville, PA 17822.

Visitation Details

Friday, June 14th, 2013, 3:00pm - 4:00pm, Roupp Funeral Home, Inc.

Service Details

Friday, June 14th, 2013, 3:00pm, Roupp Funeral Home, Inc.

Interment Details

Old Cedars Cemetery

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