Remember

Doris J. Harman

  • November 23, 1932 - January 21, 2012
  • Waynesboro, Pennsylvania
Share This Obituary

Build A Family Tree

Doris Harman

Build Doris' Family Tree on Ancestry.com

powered by


Memories & Candles

“My sincere sympathy for the loss of your loved one. You are in my thoughts and prayers. ”
1 of 16 | Posted by: Cynthia Richards - Deland, FL

“Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. My deepest sympathy. ”
2 of 16 | Posted by: Catherine Finkell - Daytona Beach, FL

“May you and your family feel comfort and peace in the memory of your loved one who has passed on. I am so sorry for your loss and you are in my...Read More » ”
3 of 16 | Posted by: Susan Halcomb - De Leon Springs, FL

“Brenda, So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time. ”
4 of 16 | Posted by: Linda VanBlaricum - Port Orange, FL

“Thinking of your family ,very sorry for your loss. ”
5 of 16 | Posted by: Dawn Rodkey (Mckeever) - PA

“I am so sorry for your loss My prayers are with you. ”
6 of 16 | Posted by: Sharon Fudge - Daytona Beach, FL

“My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. ”
7 of 16 | Posted by: Sedrick Harris - Daytona Beach, FL

“Someone so special can never be forgotten. Gentle thoughts during these difficult days. ”
8 of 16 | Posted by: Donna Finkell - Daytona Beach, FL

“Heaven has another Angel - God Bless all of you. Sorry for your loss. ”
9 of 16 | Posted by: Kathryn Hempe - Daytona Beach, FL

“Thoughts and Prayers for your family at this difficult time. ”
10 of 16 | Posted by: Audrey Page - South Daytona, FL

“Our hearts are with you Brenda ”
11 of 16 | Posted by: Victoria Stevens - Daytona Beach, FL

“Doris was a lovely person and we were happy to have her as a member of our family. She always thought of others before herself. We will miss her...Read More » ”
12 of 16 | Posted by: Flo (Harman) Stake & Newt - PA

“My deepest sympathy to the family. ”
13 of 16 | Posted by: Paige E. Benchoff - Waynesboro, PA

“Sorry to hear of Doris's passing. I'm sure you have alot of memories to hold on to. Our thoughts and prayers of comfort go out to you and your...Read More » ”
14 of 16 | Posted by: Nancy Reed - Waynesboro, PA

“Please accept my sincere sympathy in the loss of your loved one. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. ”
15 of 16 | Posted by: Sondra (Sheffler) Wagaman - PA

“May each of you find peace in Doris's memory. We are truly sorry for your lose. ”
16 of 16 | Posted by: John and Michelle Lucas - deland, FL


Mrs. Doris J. (Benchoff) Harman, 79, of 11977 N. Woodlea Drive, Waynesboro, passed away on January 21, 2012. Born November 23, 1932 in Waynesboro, she was the daughter of the late Merle C. and Verna J. (Myers) Benchoff. She was a lifelong resident of the Waynesboro area. Mrs. Harman graduated from Waynesboro High School with the class of 1950. She and her husband of over 59 years, Jack E. Harman, were married on December 6, 1952 in Hagerstown. They have lived at their present residence since 1988. In her early life, Mrs. Harman worked at the Waynesboro Knitting Mill in the office. She later worked for Regency Thermographers for over 10 years. However, she was a homemaker most of her life. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, Waynesboro and enjoyed yard work, Duke Basketball, Penn State athletics, and was an avid sports fan. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Craig E. Harman and his wife Brenda of Deland, FL, and Scott B. Harman and his wife Lisa of Palm Harbor, FL; one granddaughter, Sara R. Harman of Palm Harbor, FL; one sister Barbara M. Russell of Billings, MT; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Richard C. Benchoff. Services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, January 26, 2012 in Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home, 50 S. Broad St., Waynesboro, with Rev. Dr. A. Robert Cook officiating. Burial will follow in Harbaugh Church Cemetery in Rouzerville. A public viewing will be held from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M., Thursday morning, in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to: The John F. Benchoff Trustee Scholarship, ATTN: University Relations, 1 Campus Drive, Mont Alto, PA, 17237. Online condolences may be expressed at www.bowersoxfuneralhomes.com