Harold L. Barkhimer, 79, of Lancaster, formerly of Johnstown, PA, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2012 at Lancashire Hall. He celebrated 35 years of marriage with Martha (Hartland) Barkhimer before her death in 1994 and 10 years of marriage with Joan (Grant) Barkhimer before her death in 2006.

Harold graduated from Johnstown High School, attended the former Johnstown College, University of Pittsburgh, and served in the US Air Force. He was the Features Editor for The Johnstown Tribune-Democrat and was a long standing member of Grove Avenue United Methodist Church.

Beloved father to Debra (John Allen) Gilles of Windber, PA, Daniel Barkhimer, Lancaster, Julie (Karl) Yoder, Strasburg, and John (Kathleen) Barkhimer, Lancaster. Cherished grandfather to Elizabeth (Christopher) Carr, John, Tessa and Patrick Gilles, Katie and Jamie Whorl, and Zachary Barkhimer. He was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Bartosh.

Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100