Sybil M. Harman, 83, of Fremont, OH passed away surrounded by her family at her home on Sunday, October 16, 2016. She was born January 9, 1933 in Fremont to Edward and Marie (Nusbaumer) Rothgery. She was a 1951 graduate of St. Joseph High School and received a Nursing Degree from Mercy School of Nursing in Toledo, OH.
Sybil married John L. Harman, Sr. on February 12, 1955 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Fremont and he preceded her in death on June 23, 2011. Sybil was a Registered Nurse at Memorial Hospital Obstetrics Department from 1954 until she retired in January of 1998. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Catholic Nurse’s Association. Sybil enjoyed reading, camping, cooking and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
The family would like to give a special “Thank You” to her friends that visited and gave her comfort throughout her illness.
Sybil is survived by her sons, David (Helen), Waynesboro, VA, Thomas (Sandy), Mark (Alisa) both of Fremont, John (Deanne), Apex, NC; daughter, Susan (Robert) Kuss, Fremont, OH; grandchildren, Elizabeth Valero, Brian, Bradley, Laurie, Sarah, Joseph, Christina, Lauren, Shelby and Heather Harman, Michael and Katie Kuss; step grandchildren, Herby Smith, Sara Garza and Amy Hatcher; great grandchildren, Mattea, Isaac, Cormac and Graham and thirteen step-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John L. Harman, Sr.; son, Timothy Harman; sisters, Alice Beatty and Ann Rothgery.
Visitation: Thursday from 2 – 4 pm and 6 – 8 pm at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St, Fremont, OH with a vigil service at 7:30 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial: Friday, October 21, 2016, 11:30 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 550 Smith Rd, Fremont, with Fr. Chris Kardzis officiating.
Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery
Memorials: Bishop Hoffman Catholic Schools or Hospice of ProMedica Memorial Hospital.
Online Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.whhfh.com
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Marilyn Dubielak
I am a high school friend of Sybil’s and last communicated with her via letter last week. I am so sorry to hear of her sickness and death. We had some wonderful times at St. Joe’s while in school there. I used to tease Sybil about being a graduate of Mercy while I graduated from St. Vincent’s. She was a very special person and I offer my condolences to her children, grandchildren and great grand children. I will not be able to attend either the visitation or the funeral as I have a sick.disabled husband to care for. May Sybil find peace and comfort with John and our Lord.
Marilyn Porczak Dubielak Toledo Oh
Mary Eichhorn
I am a nursing classmate of Sybil’s and have been sharing the closeness of friendship and “Mercy Girls” sisterhood since our nursing school days and graduation in 1954. To all family and friends , my sympathy as she has been in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time. May she now find comfort and peace as she joins her love ones who have gone before her. Eternal rest give unto her O Lord. Mary Eichhorn
Lane and Clare Beeker
Mark, so sorry to hear of your Mothers passing, she was a sweet, wonderful Mother and Friend and will be missed by All. Blessings to your family.
rhoda myers
I was a nursing classmate of Sybil’s. We shared many good times together during the three years that we were at Mercy Hospital and then at several reunions over the years after graduation. I was so sorry to learn of her illness and I wish to express my sympathy to her family. I regret that I will not be able to attend the visitation or funeral but Sybil and her family will be in my prayers.
Agnes VEDRA
Sybil was a sweet, gentle friend from Mercy nursing school days. She will be missed by all of her classmates.
Rest in peace dear soul.
Tom and Mary Ellen Leite
Sybil was a SPECIAL person who will be missed by all who knew her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Tom and Ellen Leite
Tina
Dear Family and Friends,
I’m sorry for your loss. I just wanted to leave you with an encouraging scripture that has helped me deal with the loss of a loved one. It is found in the Bible Book of Revelation 21:4, it reads, ” And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”