Harald Christian Pedersen, 62, of Saxonburg passed away on Sunday at his home surrounded by family.

Born June 8, 1950, in Philadelphia, he was the son of Christian Harald Pedersen and Susan Hibbard Thatcher.

He was the co-founder of Pedersen and Pedersen, Inc. He was a birthright member of the Religious Society of Friends and also a member of the Vanati Institute.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Rebecca Ann Pedersen, who he married Aug. 29, 1972; children, Hans Pedersen and his wife, Faye Tomimbang, of Saxonburg and Sarah Lynn Pedersen and her wife, Stephanie Stepp, of Pittsburgh; granddaughter, Violet Ann Pedersen of Pittsburgh; and siblings, Hannah Anderson of Pittsfield, Mass., Kai Pedersen of Reading, Pa., and Erik Pedersen of Spring City, Pa.

PEDERSON — There will be no visitation or services for Harald Christian Pedersen, who passed away Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012. A memorial service for family and friends will be arranged.Memorial donations may be made to the Life Raft Group, supporting cancer research, at www.liferaftgroup.org.Fox Funeral Home, Saxonburg is assisting the family with arrangements.Information also is available at www.foxfuneralhomeinc.com.