David "Poppy" S. Pollard, Sr., 70, of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday August 02, 2021 surrounded by his loving family and friends.
He was born in Harrisburg on February 14, 1951, to the late William and Romaine Pollard.
Poppy was a 1970 graduate of Steelton - Highspire High School where he enjoyed playing football and wrestling.
He retired from UGI and later worked at Bass Pro Shop in the Golf Department.
Poppy was an avid golfer, bowler, and outdoor sportsman. He was proud of his annual golf outings that supported the American Red Cross.
He will be remembered for his love of family and friends. He was a big man with a deep voice and a heart of gold.
In addition to his parents, Poppy was preceded in death by his loving son: Davey; and, his brothers: Edgar and Bill.
He is survived by his loving wife of fifty years: Christina (Murray) Pollard; his daughter: Monica (Pollard) Vajda and her husband, Steve; his son: Danny Pollard; his granddaughter: Kenzie Vajda; his grandson: Devin Vajda; his sisters: Beth Brown and Cindy Parker; his brothers: Herbie (Cheryl), Stevie (Maria), Donald (Carolyn), Chuckie (Margie); his many cousins, nieces, and nephews; and, his countless friends - who also became his family.
A viewing will be held on Saturday, August 07, 2021 from 09:30 to 11:30 AM in Wiedeman Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 357 South Harrisburg Street, Oberlin.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, August 07, 2021 at 12:00 PM in St. Catherine Laboure Roman Catholic Church, 4000 Derry Street Harrisburg with the Rev. Richard J. Mowery, his nephew, as Celebrant.
Wiedeman Funeral Home, Oberlin
Published by Patriot-News from Aug. 04 to Aug. 05, 2021
He was born in Harrisburg on February 14, 1951, to the late William and Romaine Pollard.
Poppy was a 1970 graduate of Steelton - Highspire High School where he enjoyed playing football and wrestling.
He retired from UGI and later worked at Bass Pro Shop in the Golf Department.
Poppy was an avid golfer, bowler, and outdoor sportsman. He was proud of his annual golf outings that supported the American Red Cross.
He will be remembered for his love of family and friends. He was a big man with a deep voice and a heart of gold.
In addition to his parents, Poppy was preceded in death by his loving son: Davey; and, his brothers: Edgar and Bill.
He is survived by his loving wife of fifty years: Christina (Murray) Pollard; his daughter: Monica (Pollard) Vajda and her husband, Steve; his son: Danny Pollard; his granddaughter: Kenzie Vajda; his grandson: Devin Vajda; his sisters: Beth Brown and Cindy Parker; his brothers: Herbie (Cheryl), Stevie (Maria), Donald (Carolyn), Chuckie (Margie); his many cousins, nieces, and nephews; and, his countless friends - who also became his family.
A viewing will be held on Saturday, August 07, 2021 from 09:30 to 11:30 AM in Wiedeman Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 357 South Harrisburg Street, Oberlin.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, August 07, 2021 at 12:00 PM in St. Catherine Laboure Roman Catholic Church, 4000 Derry Street Harrisburg with the Rev. Richard J. Mowery, his nephew, as Celebrant.
Wiedeman Funeral Home, Oberlin
Published by Patriot-News from Aug. 04 to Aug. 05, 2021
David "Poppy" S. Pollard, Sr., 70, of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday August 02, 2021 surrounded by his loving family and friends.
He was born in Harrisburg on February 14, 1951, to the late William and Romaine Pollard.
Poppy was a 1970 graduate of Steelton - Highspire High School where he enjoyed playing football and wrestling.
He retired from UGI and later worked at Bass Pro Shop in the Golf Department.
Poppy was an avid golfer, bowler, and outdoor sportsman. He was proud of his annual golf outings that supported the American Red Cross.
He will be remembered for his love of family and friends. He was a big man with a deep voice and a heart of gold.
In addition to his parents, Poppy was preceded in death by his loving son: Davey; and, his brothers: Edgar and Bill.
He is survived by his loving wife of fifty years: Christina (Murray) Pollard; his daughter: Monica (Pollard) Vajda and her husband, Steve; his son: Danny Pollard; his granddaughter: Kenzie Vajda; his grandson: Devin Vajda; his sisters: Beth Brown and Cindy Parker; his brothers: Herbie (Cheryl), Stevie (Maria), Donald (Carolyn), Chuckie (Margie); his many cousins, nieces, and nephews; and, his countless friends - who also became his family.
A viewing will be held on Saturday, August 07, 2021 from 09:30 to 11:30 AM in Wiedeman Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 357 South Harrisburg Street, Oberlin.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, August 07, 2021 at 12:00 PM in St. Catherine Laboure Roman Catholic Church, 4000 Derry Street Harrisburg with the Rev. Richard J. Mowery, his nephew, as Celebrant.
Wiedeman Funeral Home, Oberlin
Published by Patriot-News from Aug. 04 to Aug. 05, 2021
He was born in Harrisburg on February 14, 1951, to the late William and Romaine Pollard.
Poppy was a 1970 graduate of Steelton - Highspire High School where he enjoyed playing football and wrestling.
He retired from UGI and later worked at Bass Pro Shop in the Golf Department.
Poppy was an avid golfer, bowler, and outdoor sportsman. He was proud of his annual golf outings that supported the American Red Cross.
He will be remembered for his love of family and friends. He was a big man with a deep voice and a heart of gold.
In addition to his parents, Poppy was preceded in death by his loving son: Davey; and, his brothers: Edgar and Bill.
He is survived by his loving wife of fifty years: Christina (Murray) Pollard; his daughter: Monica (Pollard) Vajda and her husband, Steve; his son: Danny Pollard; his granddaughter: Kenzie Vajda; his grandson: Devin Vajda; his sisters: Beth Brown and Cindy Parker; his brothers: Herbie (Cheryl), Stevie (Maria), Donald (Carolyn), Chuckie (Margie); his many cousins, nieces, and nephews; and, his countless friends - who also became his family.
A viewing will be held on Saturday, August 07, 2021 from 09:30 to 11:30 AM in Wiedeman Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 357 South Harrisburg Street, Oberlin.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, August 07, 2021 at 12:00 PM in St. Catherine Laboure Roman Catholic Church, 4000 Derry Street Harrisburg with the Rev. Richard J. Mowery, his nephew, as Celebrant.
Wiedeman Funeral Home, Oberlin
Published by Patriot-News from Aug. 04 to Aug. 05, 2021
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