Gerald P. "Moe" Harnish, 83, of Lancaster died Monday, February 4, 2008 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Paul M. and Virginia (Heil) Harnish. He was married to Audrey A. (Bowers) for 60 years.

Mr. Harnish was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy as a Petty Officer 2 ^nd Class in the Atlantic and Pacific Theatre of operations on armed guard convoys. He then worked as a bricklayer with Local Union #1 of Philadelphia from 1946-1978, and for the City of Lancaster in the Building Inspection Department from 1978-1988.

A member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Moe was a Eucharistic minister and an active volunteer who performed numerous duties, such as giving Communion to the residents at Mennonite Home as well as homebound parishioners.

He was a 4 ^th Degree Knight of Columbus, Santa Maria Assembly, an active volunteer of Knights of Columbus Council #867 in Lancaster, a long-time member of the Legion of Mary, and a member of the 8 ^th Ward Club.

A devoted family man, Moe enjoyed bowling, golf and hunting, and was an avid Notre Dame football fan.

Surviving in addition to his wife are his six children: Eileen M. Foxwell, wife of Harry J. of Fairfax, VA; Stephan P. Harnish, husband of Lorraine C. of Langhorne; Christine L. Harnish, companion of Dennis Daugharthy of Holtwood; Philip G. Harnish, husband of Robin Williams Harnish; Thomas A. Harnish; and Joel P. Harnish, husband of Heidi Schmalhofer Harnish, all of Lancaster; ten grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and a sister, Mary T. Lutz, wife of David of Northumberland. He was preceded in death by three brothers Richard, Robert and David, and one sister, Joan Book.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 11:30 a.m. from Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 558 W. Walnut St., Lancaster, PA with the Rev. Michael Grab as Celebrant. Friends will be received Thursday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. with the Rosary being recited at 7:30 p.m. at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 414 E. King St., Lancaster, PA, and again on Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Interment in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Memorial Contributions may be sent to Catholic Charities, 925 North Duke Street, Lancaster, PA 17602.