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Harry L. Stigelman, 86

January 17, 2025

Harry L. Stigelman, 86, of Millersville, passed away at his residence surrounded by his family on January 17, 2025. He was the husband of Carol Brenner Stigelman, with whom he shared 47 years of marriage this past May 21st. Born in Millersville, he was the son of the late Harry H. and Lillie Breneman Stigelman.

Harry graduated from Penn Manor in 1956 where he lettered in soccer, basketball, and baseball. He had a love for all kinds of sports and was a member of both the Penn Manor Wall of Fame and the Susquehanna Valley Sports Hall of Fame.

A proud veteran, he served on active duty in the US Army from 1961 to 1963 with the 4th Armored Division. He continued to serve in the Army Reserves for 4 years.

A talented baseball player, Harry had played in the minor league system of the Detroit Tigers from 1959 to 1961 and again in 1964. Harry pitched for the Montgomery Rebels, Duluth-Superior Dukes, Durham Bulls, and Knoxville Smokies. His love for the game led him to be the head and assistant baseball coach for Millersville University for over 15 years, where he never had a losing season.

Harry was retired from Millersville University where he was a Police Officer for 27 years. Prior to this, he had worked for the RCA Corporation as a tube tester.

He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, gardening, hunting, baseball card collecting, and family vacations to the beach and the mountains.

Harry was a member of Hempfield United Methodist Church.

In addition to his wife, Carol, he is survived by his children: Jessica L. married to Wes Swanson of Washington Boro, Kelly B. Stigelman of Lancaster, and Brad M. married to Shonna Stigelman of Millersville; his 6 grandchildren: Lillie, Leah, Colton, Ella, Jase, and Boone; by his brothers: Glenn married to Margy Stigelman of Lititz, and Jay married to Carol Stigelman of Mountville and by his sister-in-law, Iona Stigelman of Millersville. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert.

Friends will be received by Harry’s family on Thursday, January 23, 2025 from 2-4PM at the Charles Snyder III Funeral Home & Crematory, 2421 Willow Street Pike, Willow Street, with the Funeral Service to start at 4PM. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Harry’s memory to Hospice & Community Care, 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125 or to the Millersville University Baseball Program at https://secure.qgiv.com/for/marath or Millersville Athletics c/o Chelsey Wirth, 50 Brooks Drive, Millersville, PA 17551 please include “MU Harry Stigelman” on subject line of check.

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January 26, 2025

Harry always called Don On his birthday, every year. He called at other times to catch up on baseball and some of their friends. I will think of Harry July 29. Don’s birthday. Sincere sympathy to you Carol and family.  Marla Wert.
 

January 25, 2025

Dear Carol,  My heart aches for you knowing you are without Harry.  I also know that you have great support in your large family and can share many wonderful memories of good times.  Take care of yourself and all those wonderful grandkids.
Carolyn (Helm) Heisse

January 23, 2025

My condolences to the family. RIP Harry.
Mark Myers

January 23, 2025

Dear Stigelman family,
I have fond memories of Harry throughout my years when I was younger. My dad graduated with him and through the year when I ran into him, he was always smiling and always made me laugh. I know from talking with my parents that at class breakfasts he would ask my parents about me – which always made me smile. He was a very kind, loving man and he will be missed by many.  Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers.  He was one of the good ones and I will miss him and his smile dearly.
Deb “Heidlauf” Moran, daughter of Gerald & Carol Heidlauf, Millersville

January 23, 2025

Stigelman family,
I’m a friend of Brad’s from the veterinary industry.  I just wanted to express my sincere sympathies to you all for Harry’s passing.   Brad often spoke so very proudly of his father and the life he’s led and the people he’s had such a tremendous influence on in his life. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
mitchell ohl

January 23, 2025

Dear Stigelman family, 
  My prayers and thoughts are with you in this time. Harry was a great friend t my Dad “Homer” as they he umpired a lot his games at Millersville. I got know Harry through him, and always had a smile and good joke and stories! We all lost a gem with Harry, and it is reassuring to know we will see him again. I can imagine my Dad greeting him in heaven… “Hey Beaver! How’s it going?” And laughing at each other. Yeah, we have plenty of memories! Condolences to you all , may peace surround you all in this time. Sam Mylin ( Little Beaver😁⚾️🌹)

January 22, 2025

I’ve known Harry since 9th.grade and later worked with him at RCA.Then as we became “seniors” bowled in the annual senior games with him and also played golf once a week for many years.Harry was always so much fun to be with.He was one of a kind.One of his comments on the golf course was “if that would have been straight it would have been right on”.Our sympathy to Carol and the family,you were the world to him.
Paul and Joan Burke

January 22, 2025

I’ve known Harry since 9th.grade and later worked with him at RCA.Then as we became “seniors” bowled in the annual senior games with him and also played golf once a week for many years.Harry was always so much fun to be with.He was one of a kind.One of his comments on the golf course was “if that would have been straight it would have been right on”.Our sympathy to Carol and the family,you were the world to him.
Paul and Joan Burke

January 22, 2025

Carol and family, so sorry to hear about Harry’s passing.  I have many good memories of Harry at First UMC church, whether it was talking to him on Sunday, playing church softball (he was very good), or visiting through my folks backyard.  I enjoyed hearing his stories about baseball, and visiting with him at the college when he was on duty.  Our condolences to you and your family
Doug McIlwaine

January 22, 2025

I am sorry to hear of the loss of Harry, I worked with him at Millersville for several years before he retired. Harry always had a joke, a funny comment, a gesture, and most often a smiling face. He is remembered and missed.
Jason N Flood

January 21, 2025

So very sorry. I really looked up to Harry and he was a true friend. I loved working with him and he always made my days. I will truly miss him, very sorry to the family. He was a very special friend and I will never forget him. 
Larry Waltz

January 21, 2025

So sorry for your loss. Good memories of Harry playing baseball with us in the field behind his house. He was a hero to us little kids!
Barry Doutrich

January 20, 2025

Carol, thinking of you and family at this difficult time.  Harry had a good life and was so loved by family , friends and team members.  I remember when you two met.  It changed his life in a wonderful way forever. Will keep you all in my prayers.  
Jeanne and David Feight

January 20, 2025

To Carol and family: I was so sorry about the passing of Harry.  He was a true friend to me from Kindergarten on.  We played baseball together, including the 1950 New Era Midget Midget Championship, when Harry pitched 8 innings to win the game. Over the past 7 years  because of my limitations on travel we shared many phone conversations when we talked about “old times” and our medical problems. I will truly miss him.  May the family always remember what a good man he was and how proud he was of his family and community.  God Bless. Please forgive me for not attending his service but my travel limitations prevent this.  Bill Brackbill 
 
 

January 20, 2025

Dear Stigelmans,
Our families go way back in Millersville, the town, and the University.  Please accept out condolences.  Harry was a good man.
Molly DeHart Henderson
 

January 19, 2025

Thinking of you all ❤️ I have so many wonderful memories of Mr. Stigelman, many around basketball, both at Penn Manor and also the Marauders.  He could always be found with Mrs Stigleman and my parents, cheering on Jess, Kelly and me.  
Kim (Frerichs) Miller

January 19, 2025

Dear Jessica, my condolences to you and your family on the passing of your father. I met him when he came to a Sunday service at Stehman years ago. Your father had an interesting life. Wish I had had the chance to talk baseball with him.
Marv Adams

January 19, 2025

My condolences to Carol and the family🙏❤️
sandra Kissinger

January 19, 2025

I met Harry 40 + years ago when Carol and he had their second child Kelly, and my wife and I had our second child, Kristen. A friendship began and we watched our daughters play softball for years.  Harry was always cheering them on. 
What a great Dad, Harry was with a positive attitude.  When he and Carol announced to us of their third child I laughed, and God heard, and blessed us with our third child, Megan.  Harry was thrilled he got his boy and what a boy he was!  Harry call him bulldozer. His name was Brad and their family was complete.
John A Gantz

January 19, 2025

Sending thoughts and prayers to the family! So sorry for your loss!
Erika Stetler

January 19, 2025

Our thoughts and  prayers go out to such a wonderful family who had a great man, to teach by example for his many accomplishments To Carol I love you and hope to see you soon We are so sorry for the pain you must be feeling 
Brenda and Bob Chambers

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