Beth E. Harsh

Beth E. Harsh, 71, of East Earl formerly of Boothbay Harbor, ME, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2015 at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital with her family by her side.

She was born on March 30, 1944 in Boothbay Harbor the daughter of Hollis and Barbara (Wylie) Leeman.

Beth graduated from Boothbay Senior High School in 1962, where she excelled in her studies and was head of the class. She spent 30 years as a seamstress with both Shirlee Manufacturing and Bareville Garment Corporation having retired in 1997. Her interests included family, writing, reading, NASCAR, Penn State football, the beach and a love for television. She devoted much of her time and energy to being a mother.

Ms. Harsh is survived by a sister, Linda Giles wife of Ernest Giles, Jr. Beth will be forever remembered by her devoted children; two sons, Cliff A. Harsh, Charles E. Harsh and wife Betty (Hampton) Harsh; daughter, Cheryl A. Harsh. Two nieces, one nephew and a grand-dog, Spencer.

She was preceded into death by her brother, Richard Leeman and grand-dog, Samson.

Beth had a trademark dry sense of humor that stayed in place until the end. Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial service on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. at Lititz Evangelical Free Church (LEFC), 419 Pierson Road, Lititz, PA 17543.

Memorial contributions may be made to the PA Breast Cancer Coalition, 2397 Quentin Road, Suite B, Lebanon, PA 17042. Friends may express online condolences at www.groffeckenroth.com. The Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland is in charge of arrangements.