Obituary of Harold L. DeWalt

Harold Lloyd DeWalt passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at his home after having a debilitating stroke at the end of October. He was surrounded by family, and, since he'd come home on December 1st, had been taken care of by family until his passing. Born June 3, 1932 to Robert Aaron and Anna Sabella (Kale) DeWalt in Easton, PA., he was 85. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Merylene (Wright) DeWalt and their 8 children: Sandra (Steven) Pettitt, Lloyd (Melissa) DeWalt, Wanda (William) Hart, Douglas (Cheryl) DeWalt, Ricky (Nadina) DeWalt, Randy (Kathy) DeWalt, Nancy (Chad) Bills, and Raymond (Mary) DeWalt. Also surviving are 21 grandchildren: Paul (Diane) McNett, Kami McNett, Ivan Pettitt, Echo Pettitt, Rebecca (Dan) Self, Adam (Tasha) Hart, Jeremiah (Melissa) Hart, Joshua (Amanda) Hart, Skyler (Erika) Hart, Robert DeWalt, Benjamin DeWalt, Stephanie (James) Gallagher, Tanya (Erin) Williamee, Nathaniel DeWalt, Korrina DeWalt, Charles DeWalt, Angel DeWalt, Randelle DeWalt, Eve Blim, Mylert Bills and Xzavier Bills and several step-grandchildren and/or significant others along with their children. There are also 20 great-grandchildren: Dennis McNett, Perry McNett, Ian McNett, Eli McNett, Selena McNett, Judah Self, Logan Self, Damon Hart, Hayleigh Hart, Chase Hart, Katalina Hart, Aurora Hart, Rylie Hart, Mia Hart, Joshua Hart Jr., Madison Hart, Teagon Hart, Ezra Hart, Jasmine Blim and Harmony Blim plus one expected in January, 2018. He is also survived by many step-great-grandchildren and spouses and/or significant others along with their children. Harold spent his life farming and working at Kennedy Valve in Elmira, NY. In his later years, you could find him at the square dances at the Whitneyville (Tioga County) Fairgrounds the first Saturday of every month throughout the winter months. Also, in the winter, he could be found in the kitchen on the second Saturday of the month, making scrapple for the family and anyone outside the family who decided they'd like some. He also enjoyed deer hunting and looked forward to it like a little kid looks forward to Christmas. Sadly, his stroke didn't allow him to hunt this year and he was missed by all the family who hunted with him. Family and friends are invited to call on Sunday, December 31, 2017 from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM at the Church of the New Covenant, Extension Street, Mansfield, PA 16933 with the pastor Mark Scafidi officiating. Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory Inc. 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA is assisting the family. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com