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George Harbison

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George A. Harbison, 98, formerly of Saxonburg, passed away Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, at Quality Life Services-Apollo.

Born June 12, 1928, he was the son of Walter Harbison and Mary Elliott Harbison.

George had worked as a self-employed carpenter with Harbison and Smith, and later Miller Construction. He was a caregiver for his mother and a family in Glenshaw. In later years, he enjoyed gardening and especially growing tomatoes. He was a member of Emery Chapel Methodist Church.

Surviving are two sons, Dan (Connie) Harbison, of Sarver, and Mark (Diane) Harbison, of West Leechburg; one brother, Lee Harbison, of Cabot; four grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Elizabeth “Betty” Harbison, whom he married on July 21, 1948 and died on June 1, 1979; two sons, Jody Harbison, his wife, Cindy, and Bruce Harbison; one granddaughter, Jessica Lauer; and three brothers, Lloyd Harbison, Donald Harbison and Myles Harbison.

HARBISON — Friends of George A. Harbison, who died Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, at FOX FUNERAL HOME, Saxonburg.

Funeral Services will follow at 7:30 p.m., with the Rev. Matthew Perkins officiating.

Interment will follow in Sarversville Cemetery.

For more information, please visit www.foxfuneralhomeinc.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.

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