Sarah M. “Sally” Harbula

Mrs. Harbula, 80, Epworth Manor, formerly of Bellwood and Altoona, died Monday, July 1, 2013 at Epworth Manor, Tyrone. Born October 23, 1932 in Altoona a daughter of the late Albert A. and Freda H. (Nader) Shaheen. On November 13, 1955, in Altoona, she married Joseph M. Harbula who died February 23, 1995. Surviving is a son Joseph E. (Vickie), of Bellwood, four grandchildren Richard, Joseph Stuby, Lora Hinkle and Jaime Henderson, 9 great-grandchildren and two sisters Edna and Dorothy. She was also preceded in death by two sons Allen and Albert.

She was a 1950 graduate of Altoona High School and retired in 2005 as a cashier from Goodwill Industries and had been previously employed as a secretary for Right Turn of PA. She was a member of New Life Worship Center Assembly of God where she was active in the Prayer Clock and Prayer Chain ministries and the Prime Timers group. She was perpetually “in love” with Neil Diamond, going to his concerts and having an extensive collection of his works.

Friends will be received Sunday 2-4 & 6-8 at New Life Worship Center Assembly of God, Altoona where funeral services will be held Monday at 11:00 with Pastor Wayne Schaffer officiating. Interment in Alto Reste Cemetery, Altoona. Arrangements by McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow.