Leon W. Harbaugh
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Mr. Leon W. Harbaugh, 72, of Smithsburg, MD, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022, in his home. Born March 7, 1950 in Waynesboro, PA, he was the son of the late Walter L. and Mollie Emma (Gates) Harbaugh. Leon graduated from Thurmont High School with the Class of 1968. He later served as a medic with the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was employed as a heavy equipment mechanic for most of his life. Leon loved animals, especially his boxers - Bogie and Harlow. He also enjoyed working on cars and gardening. He is survived by his siblings, Rueanna F. Perry and her husband, Dennis of Marion, PA, Walter L. Harbaugh of Blue Ridge Summit, PA, Marilyn J. Burgett of Greencastle, PA, Yueletta R. Shelly Wivell and her husband, Philip of Emmitsburg, MD, and Paula J. Olson and her husband, Delmar of Hinesville, GA; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Friday, September 2, 2022 in Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home, 50 S. Broad St., Waynesboro. Burial will follow in Bethel Church Cemetery, Cascade, MD, where military graveside honors will be conducted by the honor guard of Charles Nitterhouse V.F.W. Post #1599, Chambersburg. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services, Friday morning, in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: The Humane Society of Washington County, 13011 Maugansville Road, Hagerstown, Maryland 21740 or The American Cancer Society at www.cancer.orgOnline condolences may be expressed at www.bowersoxfuneralhomes.com