Harry J. Engles

Harry J. Engles Harry J. Engles, 66, of Colbert Avenue, Oil City, passed away at his residence, surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, January 21, 2011 following a lengthy illness. Born on December 14, 1944, in Franklin, Harry was the son of the late Philip W. and Gertrude Johnson Engles, Sr. He was married to the former Barbara McCracken on March 2, 1974, and she survives. Harry was a truck driver for Engles Trucking and various other trucking companies. He was also a school bus driver and drove ambulance for Community Ambulance Service. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, four-wheeler riding, telling stories, and talking with his many friends. Harry also enjoyed watching Steeler's Football and spending time with his beloved animals. In addition to his wife, Harry is survived by his son, Richard Engles and his wife, Amanda, of Seneca; his daughter, LeAnn Engles, of Oil City, and his two grandchildren, Emilee Engles of Seneca and Jayce Becoate of Oil City. He is also survived by his Sister-in-law, Sue Eisenklam and her husband, Peter, of Mesa, Arizona; and his good friend and fishing buddy, Anthony Becoate, of Oil City; and several nieces and nephews. Harry was preceded in death by his parents, his two brothers, Philip W. Engles, Jr. and Sherman Engles; his two sisters, Honey Engles and Jane Williams; and his brother-in-law, Bill Williams. Family and friends will be received at the Gardinier Funeral Home Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 from 3 to 7 p.m. Funeral Services for Harry will be held at the Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 26 at 11 a.m., with Dan Rudoph, of Messiah Baptist Church, officiating. Military honors will be accorded by the V.E.T.S. Honor Guard. Interment will follow in Rockland Cemetery. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Kirtland Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 108, Franklin PA 16323 and/or the Venango County Humane Society, P.O. Box 1045, Oil City PA 16301. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.