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 Rev.
Amos K. Harnish, 97, of Calvary Fellowship Homes, Lancaster, PA
passed into the loving arms of his Lord, whom he served all the
60 years of his pastoral ministry on Friday, January 22, 2010.
The son of the late Enos C. Harnish and Ella Kreider Harnish, Amos
grew up in southern Lancaster County, where he met and married
Miriam Witmer, to whom he was wed for 72 years. In addition to
his wife, he is survived by one sister, Esther Dagen and one
brother, Parke K. Harnish, he is preceded in death by Elizabeth
Weaver, Aaron K. Harnish, Anna Mary Peifer, Clayton K. Harnish,
Enos K. Harnish and Lloyd K. Harnish.
Charter members of Calvary Independent Church, now Calvary Church,
they felt called to the ministry. After graduating from Practical
Bible Training School, now Davis College, Amos was ordained in
1942 and served as pastor in various churches in New York State
and Pennsylvania.
After retiring from the formal ministry and moving to New Holland,
Amos continued as a volunteer in the pastoral services of Calvary
Fellowship Homes, as well as volunteering with the Red Cross. The
parent of two sons, Jay Vernon Harnish, married to Rhonda and
Edward Harnish, both live in Texas. He had three grandchildren,
Tammy Townsend, Jay Erickson and Shawn Harnish, and nine
great-grandchildren. Amos always loved to volunteer, read, ride
bicycle and spend time visiting and reminiscing with friends and
relatives.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the
Memorial Service at Calvary Homes' Fellowship Hall 502 Elizabeth
Dr. Lancaster, PA 17601 on Wednesday, January 27 2010
at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. David D. Allen Jr. officiating.
Visitation with the family will be from 10-10:30am prior to the
service. Interment will take place in the Willow Street Mennonite
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be
directed to Calvary Fellowship Homes' Benevolent Fund.
Arrangements by the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Chapel
560-5100. To send the family online condolences please visit
SnyderFuneralHome.com |
