Dalla Valle Funeral Service, Inc.
Tom Harclerode , 89 Feb 23, 1929 - Sep 15, 2018 Thomas J. "Tom" Harclerode, 89, of Everett, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday. He was born in Everett, PA, a son of the late Thomas and Alberta (Schetrompf) Harclerode. On January 4th, 1992 he married his loving wife Kathleen, who survives along with his daughter, Linda C. Butts and husband Ronald of Williamsport, a son, William A. "Billy" Harclerode, of Falling Waters, WV; 3 stepchildren, Kristi Cameron, Andrea Kelliher, and Bentley Conner; 3 grandchildren, 4 step grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 3 step great-grandchildren, a sister, Colleen Lapp of Cumberland, a brother, Jack Harclerode, a half sister, Marcella Harclerode, three half brothers, Joseph, Roger and Mark Harclerode, a sister-in-law, Sue Harclerode, and a step-daughter-in-law, Pam Conner. He was preceded in passing away by a brother Richard Harclerode, a brother-in-law, Ray Lapp, and a stepson, Jere Conner.
Mr. Harclerode attended the Everett United Methodist Church and truly loved sharing God's word. A graduate of Everett High School, he enlisted in the US Navy, serving 3 years as an Electronics Technician Petty Officer 3rd Class. His stations and vessels included Pittsburgh; Great Lakes, Illinois; Anacostia, DC; Washington, DC; Brooklyn, NY and the USS Amphion, earning him the World War II Victory Medal.
He then attended the University of Pittsburgh, was employed with Fairchild Industries, and later worked as a supervisor at Mack Truck in Hagerstown until retiring. He enjoyed hunting, golfing at Down River Golf Course and was an avid amateur HAM radio operator under the Call Sign W3AMX. Tom loved spending time with his family, his friends at the morning "Coffee Club" and will be greatly missed.
A memorial service will be held Friday, September 21, 2018 at 11:00 am in the Chapel at Dalla Valle Funeral Service, 22 Main Street, Everett, PA 15537 with Chaplain Bruce Maxwell officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday 4:00 to 6:00 pm, on Friday from 10:00 am until the hour of service and share memories online at www.dallavalle-everett.com. Full Military Honors will be conducted by the Everett Honor Guard. Memorial contributions be made to Love Inc. of Bedford County, 80 State Street, Everett, PA 15537.
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