Geraldine Frances (Ganoe) Harnish

Geraldine Frances (Ganoe) Harnish, 97, of Kittanning, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020 at her daughter’s home. She was born October 10, 1922 in Foxburg, PA to the late John H. and Effie (Whitmer) Ganoe. She has lived in the area since moving back from North Port, FL. She was of the Methodist faith.

Geraldine was an avid golfer and loved golfing since the age of 13.

She is survived by her son Richard W. “Bill” Harnish and his wife Annetta of New Holland, PA; daughter Sandra Garris of Kittanning; daughter in law Mary Ellen Harnish of Kittanning; granddaughter Gretchen Contrael and her husband Kipp of Cranberry Township; grandson Jonathan Harnish of Pittsburgh; great grandchildren Kade, Malayna, and Lukas; sister in law Mildred Steele of Lock Haven, PA; SISTER IN LAW Sarah Ganoe of Knox; brother in laws Harry Harnish of Knox and Richard Harnish of Agawam, Mass; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Leroy M. “ Ray” Harnish Sr., son Leroy M. Harnish Jr., son in law Thomas Garris; brothers John S. Ganoe and Harvey Ganoe.

Adopted daughters and caregivers Margaret Freeman, Bev (Ken) Eckman, and Cindy (Ricky) Smith. A special thank you to Norm and Erica of Monarch

Friends will be received from 11:00 am until the time of the service at 1:00 pm Thursday, August 6, 2020 at the Snyder-Crissman Funeral Home in Kittanning with Rev. Ron Shafer officiating. Interment will be in the St. Petersburg Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Monarch Hospice at 2837 Leechburg Road, Lower Burrell, PA 15068

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