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John "Tom (Barrel)" Thomas Harrold, Sr. Obituary

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John "Tom (Barrel)" Thomas Harrold, Sr.

Homer City, Pennsylvania

September 3, 1945 - November 26, 2021

John "Tom (Barrel)" Thomas Harrold, Sr. Obituary

John Thomas “Tom (Barrel)” Harrold Sr., 76, of Blacklick died November 26, 2021, at his home. He was the son of the late Evan Morgan and Mabel Angeel (Smith) Harrold Sr. and was born September 3, 1945, in Lucernemines, PA.  

Tom was retired from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources where he worked at Keystone State Park.  He was a member of the Coral-Graceton Sportsman Club, Homer City American Legion Post #493, and the IHRA. He enjoyed Hunting, Fishing, Drag racing, and taking rides in the car.

Tom was a United States Army Veteran having served in the Vietnam War.

He is survived by his son, John (JT) Harrold and wife, Hope of Plum, PA, and his granddaughters, Morgan and Bristol Harrold of Plum, PA. He is also survived by his brother, Evan Jr. of Ohio, as well as many beloved nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Annabelle, and his brothers, Ralph, Paul, Glenn.

At Tom’s request, there will be no visitation or funeral services. 

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