Harvey W. Blakeslee

YORK - Harvey W. Blakeslee, 83, passed away Friday, September 30, 2022 at Country Meadows of Leader Heights - York South. He was the husband of the late Anne Blakeslee.

Born October 14, 1938 in Buck Twp, Luzerne Co.; a son of the late Lloyd and Hilda Blakeslee, he was a graduate of Tobyhanna High School. Harvey then joined the United States Marine Corps. Following his military service, Harvey was first a carpenter, and then Boeing factory worker. After working full-time and studying while supporting a family, he became a certified aircraft mechanic. He worked with Eastern and United Airlines and spent the majority of his career at various airport maintenance hubs across the country working with the large team of men and women who keep our planes safe. In his spare time, Harvey enjoyed fixing old cars, building engines and talking on his Ham radio with other Operators. Harvey will be remembered by his family as a kind, easy-going, and funny man who was a loving husband and father.

He is survived by 3 daughters and their spouses, 4 grandchildren, a sister, a brother and wife, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by 2 sisters and one brother.

The family takes solace in believing Harvey is now reunited with his beloved Annie, who was greatly missed these last 5 years.

A Celebration of life tribute will be held privately with burial in the family plot at Blakeslee Cemetery, Blakeslee, PA.

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