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Robert E. ‘Hip’ Harris

ssed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018, in the UPMC Williamsport Regional Medical Center. Born Sunday, June 29, 1952, at Sewickley, Allegheny County, he was the son of the late Richard and MaryAnn (Poland) Harris. He and his wife, the former Cathy M. Rupert, celebrated their 12th wedding anniversary on July 2, 2017.

Hip was a 1970 graduate of Hopewell Area High School. He was a Ford Senior Master Technician, having retired from Murray Motors at Muncy where he was employed for 33 years.

Hip was a social member of Edward J. Smith V.F.W. Post 3428 at Muncy. He enjoyed bowling and drag racing stock cars at the Beaver Springs Dragway. He was especially fond of Fords.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, DeWayne Harris, of Williamsport and Eric Day, of Muncy; one sister, Cheryl and husband Omar Hargreaves, of Monaca; one niece, Susan Spriggs and husband Jason Owens, of Monaca; two brothers-in-law, Dennis and wife Bonnie Rupert, of Milton and Mike Rupert and family of White Deer; his sister-in-law, Judy and husband Flory Grieco, of Muncy; one great-niece and one great-nephew. Hip is also survived by his boys, Diesel, Rush and Semi, his faithful dogs.

At Hip’s request, there will be no services. Please visit www.bertzerfuneral.com to sign the guest book or send an e-condolence.

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