Maradean E. “Nonnie” Harwood – (89) – formerly of 7360 North Main St. Ext., died Wednesday morning (November 20, 2013) at the Wellsville Manor, following a long illness.
Born in Salamanca, NY on August 21, 1924, she was the daughter of Leslie & Ruth (Benjamin) Harold. She had resided in Hornell since the age of three.
Maradean attended Hornell High School and had been employed at the former Big Elms Restaurant where she baked all of the pastries, pies, cakes, breads and rolls. For nearly 10 years, she was employed at J.C. Penny’s in Hornell as a sales clerk in the children’s department. She also worked in the cafeteria of the Hornell Intermediate School.
Recently she resided at Updyke’s Willow Ridge Rest Home.
Nonnie was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish and a communicant of Saint Ann’s Church. She enjoyed working in her yard, but mostly loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Maradean was preceded in death by her husband , Arlie Harwood SR, who died in 1974; her son Gary Joseph Harwood who died in 1955; her 3 brothers Donald Harold, Keith Harold and Rodney Harold.
Surviving are her 2 daughters, Carole (Bob) Egan of Harrisburg, Pa and Mary Jo (Dr Thomas) Foreman of Myrtle Beach, SC; her 2 sons, Arlie (Glenda) Harwood JR of Homosassa, FL and David (Sharon) Harwood SR of Hornell; 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren, several nieces & nephews, including her beloved Rockwell (Kathleen) Harwood JR.
The family of Maradean E. Harwood will receive friends on Friday from 4 – 7 PM at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Saturday at St. Ann’s Church with burial in Rural Cemetery.
Maradean’s family request that memorial contributions in her name be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dep’t 300, Memphis, TN 38148. Memorial forms will be available at the Dagon Funeral Home or click here to print a contribution form.
I was saddened to hear of your mother’s passing. She was a wonderful woman and always so gracious and kind to me.
My sincere condolences to the family in this time of sorrow. May the memories sustain you and may she forever remain in your hearts.
I am so sorry to hear about Aunt Maradean. She was a wonderful person and a terrific Aunt. I have such fond memories of being at her house when growing up. I will never forget the days when Mary Jo and I would go to the Big Elms after dance class and she would feed us. Her cooking and baking was outstanding. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Carol,Arlie,David,Mary Jo & Families:
I was so sorry to hear of Maradean’s passing. For over 20 years I spent every Sunday morning talking and enjoying her baking lessons at the Big Elms. She was truly Hornell’s Icon Baker. She was truly a very special lady in all of our hearts and be truly missed by all. Rest assured she is now in Heaven with your Dad and the rest of our families serving as our Gardian Angel. My Thoughts and Prayers are with you all during this difficult time, and if there is anything I can do please give me a call.
Tommy
Just learned of this and am so sorry to hear of your loss. The loss of one’s Mother is so difficult to deal with and never is far from your thoughts. Some of my best childhood memories came from going to the Harwoods for hours of “BarnTag.” The entire Harwood family was always very kind and your Mother was a very special woman. My thoughts and prayers to you and your wonderful family.
Best Regards,
Patrick T Crissy
Arlie , Dave and family
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you, may God Bless