Harold L. Pierce (1932 - 2019)
OLEAN - Harold L. Pierce, of 118 Stowell Ave., passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday (April 9, 2019) in his home.
Born Jan. 3, 1932, in Ellicottville, he was the son of Clifford and Genevieve Tanner Pierce and was adopted and raised by his uncle and aunt, Clayton H. and Florence A. Feneran Pierce. On April 16, 1955, at Sacred Heart Church, in Knapp's Creek, he married Mary Joan Walker, who predeceased him April 21, 2001.
Harold was a 1949 graduate of Otto-Eldred High School.
Following high school he worked for two years in the area oil fields. He then enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he served from 1951-1955.
He had a 30-year career with the telephone company where he worked in many positions, retiring in 1980, as an engineer.
He was a member of the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels and was a life member of the American Legion. He joined the Barbershoppers, in 1973, and sang for many years with the organization.
Surviving are a daughter-in-law, Veronica Pierce of Ringwood, N.J.; three grandchildren, Rebecca, Matthew and Stephen, who affectionately called him "Tiger;" and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by a young son, Robert Pierce in 1956; a son, Mark L. Pierce on March 27, 2019; and a sister, Helen Tilberg in 2007.
Burial will follow in St. Bonaventure Cemetery.
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©Published in The Olean Times Herald on Apr. 12, 2019
Used with permission
OLEAN - Harold L. Pierce, of 118 Stowell Ave., passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday (April 9, 2019) in his home.
Born Jan. 3, 1932, in Ellicottville, he was the son of Clifford and Genevieve Tanner Pierce and was adopted and raised by his uncle and aunt, Clayton H. and Florence A. Feneran Pierce. On April 16, 1955, at Sacred Heart Church, in Knapp's Creek, he married Mary Joan Walker, who predeceased him April 21, 2001.
Harold was a 1949 graduate of Otto-Eldred High School.
Following high school he worked for two years in the area oil fields. He then enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he served from 1951-1955.
He had a 30-year career with the telephone company where he worked in many positions, retiring in 1980, as an engineer.
He was a member of the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels and was a life member of the American Legion. He joined the Barbershoppers, in 1973, and sang for many years with the organization.
Surviving are a daughter-in-law, Veronica Pierce of Ringwood, N.J.; three grandchildren, Rebecca, Matthew and Stephen, who affectionately called him "Tiger;" and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by a young son, Robert Pierce in 1956; a son, Mark L. Pierce on March 27, 2019; and a sister, Helen Tilberg in 2007.
Burial will follow in St. Bonaventure Cemetery.
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©Published in The Olean Times Herald on Apr. 12, 2019
Used with permission
Harold L. Pierce (1932 - 2019)
OLEAN - Harold L. Pierce, of 118 Stowell Ave., passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday (April 9, 2019) in his home.
Born Jan. 3, 1932, in Ellicottville, he was the son of Clifford and Genevieve Tanner Pierce and was adopted and raised by his uncle and aunt, Clayton H. and Florence A. Feneran Pierce. On April 16, 1955, at Sacred Heart Church, in Knapp's Creek, he married Mary Joan Walker, who predeceased him April 21, 2001.
Harold was a 1949 graduate of Otto-Eldred High School.
Following high school he worked for two years in the area oil fields. He then enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he served from 1951-1955.
He had a 30-year career with the telephone company where he worked in many positions, retiring in 1980, as an engineer.
He was a member of the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels and was a life member of the American Legion. He joined the Barbershoppers, in 1973, and sang for many years with the organization.
Surviving are a daughter-in-law, Veronica Pierce of Ringwood, N.J.; three grandchildren, Rebecca, Matthew and Stephen, who affectionately called him "Tiger;" and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by a young son, Robert Pierce in 1956; a son, Mark L. Pierce on March 27, 2019; and a sister, Helen Tilberg in 2007.
Burial will follow in St. Bonaventure Cemetery.
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©Published in The Olean Times Herald on Apr. 12, 2019
Used with permission
OLEAN - Harold L. Pierce, of 118 Stowell Ave., passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday (April 9, 2019) in his home.
Born Jan. 3, 1932, in Ellicottville, he was the son of Clifford and Genevieve Tanner Pierce and was adopted and raised by his uncle and aunt, Clayton H. and Florence A. Feneran Pierce. On April 16, 1955, at Sacred Heart Church, in Knapp's Creek, he married Mary Joan Walker, who predeceased him April 21, 2001.
Harold was a 1949 graduate of Otto-Eldred High School.
Following high school he worked for two years in the area oil fields. He then enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he served from 1951-1955.
He had a 30-year career with the telephone company where he worked in many positions, retiring in 1980, as an engineer.
He was a member of the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels and was a life member of the American Legion. He joined the Barbershoppers, in 1973, and sang for many years with the organization.
Surviving are a daughter-in-law, Veronica Pierce of Ringwood, N.J.; three grandchildren, Rebecca, Matthew and Stephen, who affectionately called him "Tiger;" and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by a young son, Robert Pierce in 1956; a son, Mark L. Pierce on March 27, 2019; and a sister, Helen Tilberg in 2007.
Burial will follow in St. Bonaventure Cemetery.
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©Published in The Olean Times Herald on Apr. 12, 2019
Used with permission
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