David E. Harp

David was a graduate of Orchard Park Central School, Class of 1953. He worked as a Telephone Repairman for the former NY Bell and then Verizon for 40 years before retiring. David was the “Honorary” Mayor of Smith Mills. He loved spending time with his family.

Survivors include seven daughters: Cathy Kaicher, “Peggy” Margaret (Doug) Prince, Mary (Ronald) Brennan, Jr., Sandra (Steve) Muck, Barb (Michael) Shields, Beth (Andrew) Fairbanks, Rebecca Harp; and his two sons, Frank (Marla) Harp, and Kevin (Jennifer) Harp. Also surviving are 17 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and several nieces & nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Mary Ann (Campion) Harp, whom he married on Oct. 5, 1957, and who died on June 25, 2011; his infant daughter, Anne Mary Harp, who died Feb. 17, 1972; a son, Russell “Rusty” Harp who died Nov. 17, 2017; a son-in-law. Jim Kaicher, who died May 12, 2012; a grandson, Nicholas Muck, who died Dec. 7, 2014; and two brothers, James Harp, Jr. & Paul Harp.

Private Interment will be at the convenience of the family in Smith Mills Cemetery. Arrangements are by Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, Forestville. To post condolences or memories go to https://rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com.