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Harlan T. Olson

Harlan T. Olson, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2011 at Hospice of Mount Joy.

He was born on March 12, 1927 in Bridgeport, CT to the late F. William and Ethel (Harlan) Olson.

Harlan was the husband of Patricia A. (Welsh) Olson for 52 years.

Harlan served his country with the US Navy Reserve as a Seaman 1st Class. He was a member of the American Legion Post #34

He was of the Protestant faith.

Harlan was a graduate of Franklin & Marshall College, class of 1952. He attended The Lawrenceville Prep School, Princeton, New Jersey.

He worked at LTV Steel for 23 years, retiring in 1976.

He was an avid reader, enjoyed gardening, and his hobby was woodworking.

Surviving in addition to his wife, are his son, William N. Olson, husband of Mary Roda, of Lancaster, two step-daughters, Karen L. Groff and Cynthia M. Plauger, both of Lancaster, three grandchildren, Megan, Alaina, and Erin Olson, and three step grandchildren, Heather A. Shuman, Summer L. Shuman, Natalie K. Groff, of Lancaster, and five step great grandchildren.

Private Graveside Services will be held at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery with nephew, The Rev. Norman Hohenwarter officiating. Military Honors will be rendered by the Red Rose Veterans Honor Guard and the Veterans 21 Salute Rifle Guard. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lancaster County 685 Good Dr. PO Box 4125 Lancaster, PA 17604 or online at www.hospiceoflancaster.org To send the family online condolences please SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 717-872-5041

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