Gladys L. Harsh, age 92 a resident of Morgantown Ave. Fairmont and former resident of Rt. 2 St. George passed away on Friday, December 11, 2015 at her residence. She was born August 22, 1923 in Philippi, a daughter of the late Melville P. and Lena B. Upton. She was united in marriage on January 26, 1946 to Pascal W. Harsh who preceded her in death May 4, 1999. Surviving are-
three daughters, Lena Cathern Pearse and husband John of Parsons
Rebecca Jane Pronty of Fairmont
Hazel L. Booth and husband Ernie of Fairmont
three sons, Pascal Dana Harsh and wife Donna of Philippi
D. Robert Harsh of Mannington
Steven S. Harsh of Morgantown
three sisters, Goldie M. Parks of Philippi Josephine Bucklew of Philippi Edna Dell Thorne of Fairmont
11 grandchildren, one step-grandchild and six great-grandchildren
She was preceded in death by one sister, Joy Lee Scott; two brothers, William M. Upton and Woodrow B. Upton
Ms. Harsh worked at G.C. Murphy 5&10 in Fairmont, C&P Telephone Co. and was a cashier for Polis Brothers in Fairmont She liked to crochet, enjoyed reading and spending time with her grandchildren
Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home 220 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Sunday, December 13, 2015 from 5-8 pm and on Monday, December 14 from 8am-1pm the service hour with Pastor Ruston Seaman officiating. Interment will follow in the Silent Grove Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.wrightfuneralhomeservices.com







I wish I could be there I loved her so much I talked good about her to every one I know and they all send there payers From the Wynn family, the Risner family, the Napier family and The Riddle family and prayers from my boyfriend Leonard Rowe wish you could have met all these good people god bless you all love you cousins and great aunt and will always miss you…..
Kitty,
I am so sorry. Joey and I rode up, but got there way to early, like 2, so we did not get to see you and Joe. I miss you two. May God be with you and get you thru this terrible time.
I remember her coming to the murphy reuion when it was at MT Rose i am VIRGIL;s son sorry for ur loss.
To Gladys family,we are sorry to hear about your loss .we loved Gladys she was a wonderful lady,she always had a smile and loved to talk to everyone!! I (Joe) worked at Polis Brothers with her,she was a great friend..she will be missed !! From Joe and Jean Carpenter