Harry Chester Bard

Mr. Harry C. Bard, 74, of St. Thomas, went to be with his Lord and Savior early Thursday afternoon, December 17, 2020, at WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital. He was the loving husband of Mrs. Doris Ann Forsythe Bard, his wife of 51 years. Born January 24, 1946, at the Chambersburg Hospital, he was a son of the late Andrew Ross and Pauline Katherine Fittery Bard. He graduated from St. Thomas High School in 1964; and was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. Mr. Bard retired from Letterkenny Munitions Center with 37 years of dedicated service. He was previously an active member of The Open Door Church, Chambersburg, where he taught Sunday School. More recently he attended Shennandoah Bible Baptist Church, Martinsburg, West Virginia, where he assisted with Sunday School attendance records. Harry was very much a conversationalist and known for his sense of humor. He felt family was very important, enjoying family gatherings and the company of his grandchildren. He was also a great sportsman. Not only did he enjoy hunting, but enjoyed playing soccer and baseball, and more recently golfing. He had served as President of St. Thomas Baseball League for many years; and was honored for his devoted service to the league by having a baseball field named for him at St. Thomas Ball fields. Additionally, he had been active with Boy Scouts of America. Besides his wife, Harry is survived by his children, Jennifer L. Bard and friend Angel J. Martez Rivera of Chambersburg, Jason M. Bard and wife Andrea of Martinsburg, West Virginia; and Jessica R. Blacker and husband Timothy, Jr., of Chambersburg; by grandchildren, Gabriel, Cara, Catelyn, Abram, Auna, Kinsley, Avin and Ava; by siblings Jean Lake of St. Thomas, and twins, Marlene Rubeck, and Arlene Ryder and husband Don all of Greencastle; brother-in-law William Forsythe and wife Pam as well as by twenty-six nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his sons, Michael, age 5, and Matthew, age 2 ½, who died tragically in an accident; by his son-in-law William Quivers, II; as well by siblings, twin brother Larry, Marvin Ray Bard, and Robert Bard, Sr. The William F. Sellers Funeral Home, Chambersburg, is assisting with family with arrangements. There will not be visiting at the funeral home. A funeral service will be held graveside Wednesday, December 23, 2:00 PM, at Parklawns Memorial Gardens, 3218 Philadelphia Avenue, Chambersburg. Pastors, Rev. Dr. Corey R. Bane and Rev. Carl G. McKee, will officiate. Family and friends wishing to attend should gather inside the main gates of the cemetery for a procession to the gravesite just prior to the graveside service.

Harry Chester Bard

January 24, 1946 - December 17, 2020