Obituary of Harold H. Alexander

Harold H. "Rusty" Alexander, Jr., age 59, of Covington, PA, died unexpectedly Friday, December 20, 2013 at the Bloomsburg Hospital. Rusty was born April 15, 1954 in Wellsboro, PA, a son of Harold H. Alexander, Sr. and Viola "Tillie" (Tillotson) Gorda. He worked as a Union Carpenter in Union Hall, Scranton, PA. Rusty enjoyed watching football and his favorite team, The Pittsburgh Steelers, was a NASCAR fan, enjoyed listening to the blues. He was a member of the Modicker Mudders in Morris, PA Rusty is survived by his father and step-mother, Harold H. Sr. and Jenny Alexander of Wellsboro, PA; a daughter and son-in-law, Carissa L. "Keri" and Tom Alexander of Morris, PA; a grandson, Dylan Cavanaugh; a great granddaughter, Lilly Cavanaugh; his loving companion, Karen Tsoucalas of Covington, PA; brother, Timothy Alexander of Wellsboro, PA, 2 sisters and a brother-in-law, Jenifier "J.J." Gorda of Blossburg, PA, Patricia "Pat" and Robert Dean of Wellsboro, PA; a step-brother, Michael Gorda of Wellsboro, PA; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a step-sister, Catherine Troisi in September, 2010, and his mother, Viola Gorda. Family and friends are invited to call on Sunday, December 22, 2013 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. A funeral service will follow at 8:00 P.M. at the funeral chapel with Rev. Darwin "Tink" Cranmer officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the funeral chapel to assist with funeral expenses. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com