Laurabelle Dorothea Harshman

Vernon, Ohio - Laurabelle Dorothea Harshman, age 86, died on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 in Warren, Ohio. She was born on October 6, 1932 in Johnston, Ohio, a daughter of Estella (Hall) and Fred P. Root. Laurabelle was a 1950 graduate of Johnston High School. On April 24, 1965 she married Lyle E. Harshman. She was a homemaker, but worked selling home products, like Stanley for over fifteen years and then Contempo Fashions and Jewelry. Laurabelle was a lifetime member of the Johnston Federated Church. She was active in the United Methodist Women and the Martha Circle. Laurabelle was a member of the Johnston Chit-Chat Club, the Bayview Literary Club of Kinsman as well as serving as a 4-H leader. Later she enjoyed traveling across the country with her son Bruce and wife Sherri and her best friend from childhood, Susanne Thatcher. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of forty-six years, Lyle Harshman; great grandson Jacob; a sister, Isabelle R. McAnlis and four brothers, William D. Root, Ivan L. Root, Lawrence D. Root and Edgar M. Root. Survivors include her son, Bruce (Sherri) Harshman of Cortland, Ohio; adopted granddaughter, Angela Thatcher; step-daughter, Beverly (James) DeSavigny of Leavittsburg, Ohio; four step grandchildren, Lauri (Clyde) Baker, Leslie (Mark) Bennett, James (Chris) Desavigny and David (Melissa) De Savigny; eight step great grandchildren and three step great great grandchildren. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service, 8569 Main Street Kinsman, Ohio with Pastor Renae T. Meggitt officiating. Calling hours will be held on Saturday, May 25th from 10:00 AM until the time of services. Private burial will be in Johnston Cemetery. Share a fond memory or condolence at www.baumgardnerfuneralhomes.com

Service Information

Cemetery

Johnston Cemetery

OH

Visitation

Saturday, May 25 2019
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service of Kinsman
8569 Main St. P.O. Box 285
Kinsman OH 44428

Service

Saturday, May 25 2019
11:00 AM

Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service of Kinsman
8569 Main St. P.O. Box 285
Kinsman OH 44428