Obituary for Harry William Little
HARRY WILLIAM LITTLE, 88 of Winterstown, PA died on Friday, October 2, 2020 in York Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Gloria M. (Anderson) Little with whom he had shared 69 years of marriage.
Born on November 3, 1931 on the Little Family Farm in Harford County, MD, he was a son of the late John and Mary (Carman) Little. Harry was a hard worker, being born during the Great Depression; he learned the importance of determination and a strong work ethic. A lifetime farmer, he purchased his wife’s parents' farm in 1964 where Harry shared the love of farming with his family. In addition to his love of agriculture, Harry was a long distance trucker, driving with Consolidated Freightway for over 43 years based in York, PA. He enjoyed going to auctions and in his younger years, horseback riding and boating.
A veteran of the Korean War, Harry had served with the US Army. To reflect on his service to his country, military honors will be presented at graveside by the York County Veterans Honor Guard.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by:
Four children – all residing in Winterstown-
Rosalie McWilliams; Thomas Little (Sherry); Jody Little (Sally) Orcen Little (Katie)
A sister, Maggie Miller of Lancaster, PA
Five grandchildren-
Jamie Shamis, T.J. Little, Casey Little, Ty Little and Orcen Little
Two great grandchildren-
Owen and Kyndle
He was preceded in death by his siblings: Leona, Annie, Charlie, Hazel, Ruth Orcen and Esther.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 9th in Stewartstown Cemetery, Stewartstown, PA at noon.
In appreciation of Harry’s service to his country and the honors presented at graveside, his family would appreciate memorial contributions to the York County Veterans Honor Guard, PO Box 712, Mt. Wolf, PA 17347.
Born on November 3, 1931 on the Little Family Farm in Harford County, MD, he was a son of the late John and Mary (Carman) Little. Harry was a hard worker, being born during the Great Depression; he learned the importance of determination and a strong work ethic. A lifetime farmer, he purchased his wife’s parents' farm in 1964 where Harry shared the love of farming with his family. In addition to his love of agriculture, Harry was a long distance trucker, driving with Consolidated Freightway for over 43 years based in York, PA. He enjoyed going to auctions and in his younger years, horseback riding and boating.
A veteran of the Korean War, Harry had served with the US Army. To reflect on his service to his country, military honors will be presented at graveside by the York County Veterans Honor Guard.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by:
Four children – all residing in Winterstown-
Rosalie McWilliams; Thomas Little (Sherry); Jody Little (Sally) Orcen Little (Katie)
A sister, Maggie Miller of Lancaster, PA
Five grandchildren-
Jamie Shamis, T.J. Little, Casey Little, Ty Little and Orcen Little
Two great grandchildren-
Owen and Kyndle
He was preceded in death by his siblings: Leona, Annie, Charlie, Hazel, Ruth Orcen and Esther.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 9th in Stewartstown Cemetery, Stewartstown, PA at noon.
In appreciation of Harry’s service to his country and the honors presented at graveside, his family would appreciate memorial contributions to the York County Veterans Honor Guard, PO Box 712, Mt. Wolf, PA 17347.