Mike H. Harper

Mike was born Oct. 16, 1948, in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, son of the late Dewayne and Ruby Claypool Harper.

He was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church in Darlington, Pennsylvania. He was a graduate of East Palestine High School and received a bachelor’s degree from Kent State University. Mike retired from the United States Air Force after 20 years of faithful service. He was a devoted caregiver to his mother for over nine years until her passing.

Mike is survived by his brother, Ray (Sharon) Harper of Olmsted Falls; sister, Sally (Michael) Hannum of East Palestine; beloved nieces and nephews, Brenda, Cindy, Janeen, Jeff, Sean, Jason and Justin; sisters-in-law, Dolly and Vic; and special friends and neighbors, Jeff and Billie Townsend and Fran Hillman.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Larry Harper.

Following Mike’s wishes no services will be observed. He will be laid to rest next to his mother at Crest Haven Memorial Gardens in New Waterford.

Linsley-Royal Funeral Home in East Palestine is in charge of arrangements.

10/1/22