Larry C. Hursh


Larry C. Hursh, 70, of 2500 West Washington St., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, March 16, 2020 at the Bradford Manor. 

Born on April 2,1949 in Irwin, he was a son of the late Clifford William and Geraldine (Watson) Hursh. After graduating high school, Larry served in the United States Navy during Vietnam War, receiving an honorable discharge. He attended a two year business school in Pittsburgh graduating with an associates degree. 

On April 19, 1985 in Dillon, NC, he married Linda K. (Lucas), which they were married for 35 years.

Larry worked as a construction worker for several years in the North Carolina and Florida, was a chimney sweeper for several years in Bradford, and then retired from Zippo Manufacturing as a Quality Control Inspector in 2005.

He was a member of the Abundant Life Assembly of God Church in Bradford, served as a deacon and adult Sunday School teacher for several years. He loved his Assembly of God family.

Larry loved many things especially fishing, hunting and taking care of his lodge in Willow Creek. He loved his family and will be dearly missed by everyone.

He is survived by his wife Linda, one daughter, Carrie Ann Hursh, of Colorado, sons Chad Hursh, of Washington State, Matthew (Jenn Mong) Hursh, of Bradford,  James (Shelby) Shirey, of Ft. Mill, SC, Kenna Pax Shirey, of Wilmington, NC, a sister Penny (Rev. Philip) Palutro, of Bradford, a brother Blair William Hursh, of Seminole, FL. and three grandchildren Kennedy, Jack, and Alex.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister-in-law Judy.

The family will have a Celebration of Life  at the Abundant Life Assembly of God, to be announced at a later date.

Memorials if desired can be made to the Abundant Life Assembly of God, 140 Minard Run Road, Bradford, Pa, 16701 or the McKean County SPCA, 80 Glenwood Ave., Bradford, PA, 16701.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

So very sorry to hear about Larry’s passing. We were good friends in while in Norwin HS, Irwin, PA. So glad to see that he was active in church. RIP in God’s loving arms
— Diane Baldrige Harrison

THE ADVENTURES of Larry and the Bird will live on. The Bird, Larry, and the Claw joined the Navy Together after boot camp in 1967 we separated . A happy day is when i found Larry we talked and delighted he knew the Lord Jesus Christ. Some day I will see you again Peace to your family.
— Edward Raymer Jr

Will always remember playing football with Larry at Norwin. So sorry to hear this.
— Gary Hayden

Not 100percent sure if this is the Larry Hursh I served with in the USN. Regardless, I''m sorry for your loss. Smooth sailing in heaven fellow swabbie
— Larry Hawk

You were always nice to me Larry. We will pray for your family.
— Ron and Carol Aynn Knott

Dad I love you and miss you so much it hurts every minute. I will see you again.
— Kerrie Ann Hursh (Wheeler)

Sorry for your loss
— Keith Hatch

Sympathy and prayers to you and your family
— Kevin & Gail Moyer

Linda Arlene and I are so sorry to hear of Larry passing our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time
— Bill Dunlavey

Sorry for your loss
— Keith Hatch

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. God bless .
— Anil & Deb Pradhan

I am truly sorry to hear of Larry''s passing. I will always remember him from our days in Larimer. Larry and his family will be in our thoughts and prayers in this difficult time. Our Deepest Sympathy
— Agnes & Gary Galla

Condolences

  • So very sorry to hear about Larry’s passing. We were good friends in while in Norwin HS, Irwin, PA. So glad to see that he was active in church. RIP in God’s loving arms

    — Diane Baldrige Harrison
  • THE ADVENTURES of Larry and the Bird will live on. The Bird, Larry, and the Claw joined the Navy Together after boot camp in 1967 we separated . A happy day is when i found Larry we talked and delighted he knew the Lord Jesus Christ. Some day I will see you again Peace to your family.

    — Edward Raymer Jr
  • Will always remember playing football with Larry at Norwin. So sorry to hear this.

    — Gary Hayden
  • Not 100percent sure if this is the Larry Hursh I served with in the USN. Regardless, I''m sorry for your loss. Smooth sailing in heaven fellow swabbie

    — Larry Hawk
  • You were always nice to me Larry. We will pray for your family.

    — Ron and Carol Aynn Knott