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Pascal Dana Harsh

July 14, 1952 ~ May 28, 2018

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Pascal Dana Harsh, age 65, a resident of Bartlett Run Rd. Philippi, passed away Monday May 28, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born July 14, 1952 in Fairmont, WV, a son of the late Pascal W. and Gladys L. (Upton) Harsh. He was united in marriage on July 14, 1979 to Donna Lea (Robinson) Harsh who survives at home. Also surviving Son, Randy Lee Harsh and wife Elaine Beth of Philippi Three sisters, Lean Cathern Pearse and husband John of Parsons Rebecca Jane Pronty of Fairmont Hazel C. Booth and husband Ernie of Fairmont Two brothers, D. Robert Harsh of Fairmont Steven S. Harsh of Reedsville Aunts, Goldie Parks Josephine Bucklew both of Philippi Edna Dell Thorne Karen Upton both of Fairmont Pascal had worked for the Barbour County Assessor’s office as a field agent, he was a truck driver for A & W Trucking, and a volunteer van driver for Kid Reach. He was an outdoorsman, and a true West Virginia Man, he love the rolling hills and loved to travel in West Virginia traveling numerous county roads exploring where they went. Pascal enjoyed hunting, fishing and introducing the youth in the sport. He was an avid reader. Pascal enjoyed helping people and loved children. He was very adventurist and witty. Pascal was a member of People’s Chapel Church and loved his church family. Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home 220 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Thursday May 31, from 3-8 pm. Pascal will be moved on Friday June 1, to People’s Chapel Church to lie in state from 10am- 2 pm. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 pm with Pastor Ruston Seaman, and Pastor Dave DeRouchie officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Morris Cemetery. In lieu of flowers family ask that donations be made to help with the funeral cost.

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  3. Dear Donna & Randy: I know this is a path that is going to be hard to walk down and your grief is going to be strong at times….it's a path that all of us have to follow at one time or another in our lives, but it doesn't make it easier. Just know that you have people and family that loves you and will be there to hold your hands any time day or night. Dana lived life the way he wanted to and it was not a bad life. A lot of men would have loved to lived on the land he lived on, eating ramps, raising chickens and dogs, going for rides down West Virginia back roads sipping wine that he loved…he lived a simple life and in today's world that is a rarity. He really had peace already. Dana was so smart and knew things…I loved sitting and jawing with him over history. His family and mine lie side by side in the Harsh Cemetery on Clover and I told him one time I didn't know why it was called the Harsh Cemetery when my Rosiers took up most of the space. He retorted that the land had belonged to the Harshes, “you big dummy.” He loved having Alex, who was his honorary kin, coming from Ohio to hunt in the fall. It was the highlight of his year. He glowed when he talked of the kids that he worked with in KidReach. So, while it hurts to lose him, he will always be in your hearts and the million memories you can share with others. He was truly one of a kind and I, for one, will miss him. Love to both of you…

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  4. Are hearts go out to you all. Always in our thought and prayers <3 May you rest in peace my friend we will miss you .

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