Harry D. “B-Pop” Bleacher, age 82, of New Providence, died Wednesday, December 19, 2018. Born in Drumore Township, he was the son of the late William Dewey and Marybell Dorwart Bleacher. Harry’s working career started as a child working on the farm. He then had been employed by High Steel Structures for 2 years, Mechanical Welding in Peach Bottom for 17 years and then Buck Iron for 4 years. From 1990 to the present, he was a self- employed contractor. Active in sports throughout his life, Harry was a member of the YMCA where he was involved with the wrestling program and served as a coach for both Solanco Elementary Wrestling and Solanco Football. He is listed in the “Solanco Hall of Fame” for his participation in the school’s sports programs. He was also a member of the Mt. Nebo Sportsmen’s Association. He was a member of St. Paul Church in Quarryville. Harry enjoyed going to his cabin in Clearfield County. He is survived by his 3 children, Harry D. Bleacher, Jr. of Lampeter, Dewey W. (Nadine) Bleacher of New Providence, and Kevin K. Bleacher of Peach Bottom; his soul mate Lorraine Franklin; 3 step children, Kim and Harry Thompson of West Grove, Donna and Danny Fisher of Gap, Dave and Stephanie Franklin of NC; 7 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; 5 step grandchildren; 12 step great grandchildren; and 2 brothers, Chris Bleacher, Grant Bleacher.
He was preceded in death by 4 siblings, Bob Bleacher, Bill Bleacher, Ben Bleacher, and Nettie Waltman. The family wishes to thank Brad and Drea Savage and Meghan Housekeeper for the excellent care they extended to Harry during his illness. At Harry’s request, there will be no services. Arrangements entrusted to Reynolds Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., Quarryville, PA. To send an online note of condolence, please visit our website at reynoldsfuneralhome.net. Comments are closed.
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