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The Life of Harry R Postles

Harry R. Postles, 92, of Latrobe, formerly of Springfield and Sharon Hill, Pa., died unexpectedly Thursday, March 30, 2017, at Barnes Place, Latrobe.

Born Aug. 18, 1924, in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Harry Postles and Lillian (McKnight) Postles. Harry was a dedicated member of Glenolden Presbyterian Church for more than 60 years where he was an elder, choir member, Men's Bible Study member and volunteer.

He had a 35-year career with the Philadelphia Gas Works (Station A) and post-retirement enjoyed working at Idle Hour Tennis Club maintaining their Har-Tru courts for 10 years.

A proud Navy veteran, he served his country in World War II in the Pacific Theater aboard the U.S.S. Canberra. On Friday, Oct. 13, 1944, his ship was torpedoed near Formosa, costing the lives of 23 crew members. He accompanied the ship back to Boston following the incident and was honorably discharged at the end of the war.

Harry was a true "people person" and loved visiting family and friends, and he was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 39 years whom he adored, Dorothy Mae (Christy) Postles, on Aug. 26, 1989; and a sister, May F. Arra. Harry is survived by his daughter, Dottie M. Staffen, and her husband, Dr. Robert Staffen, of Latrobe; a son, Harry L. Postles, and his wife, Doris, of Glen Mills, Pa.; four grandchildren, Ryan N. Staffen, Daniel R. Staffen, Renee Postles and Laura Postles; and his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Robert Christy and his wife, Peg, of Leesburg, Va., Betty Christy-Zsuffa, and her husband, Gene, of Glen Rock, N.J., and Kass Christy, of Arizona. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. 

Interment with military honors will be held at Arlington Cemetery, Drexel Hill, Pa.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that you please consider a contribution in his memory to Barnes Place, 2021 James St., Latrobe, PA 15650, designated for "Harry's Porch Rockers."

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