Harold J. Kilmer was born August 18, 1919 in Gillett, the son of the late Floyd and Hattie Kilmer passed away on January 26, 2015 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center at the age of 95.
Harold was a Veteran of the US Navy proudly serving his country during WW II and the Korean War. He retired from American LaFrance after 45 years of dedicated service. Mr. Kilmer was a former resident of Canton, PA. He attended their schools, was the last surviving member of the 1939 Canton Warriors Football Team.
He and his beloved Clara enjoyed wintering in Arcadia, FL.
He is survived by his son: Kirk L. Kilmer of Painted Post, NY; grandchildren: Craig (Becky) Perry, Curt Perry and Cristen (Mike) Kwiatkowski; Joseph (Tacy) Kilmer and Michael Kilmer; great grandchildren: Morgan and Mitchell Perry; Jacek Kwiatkowski; Kirk Kilmer; sister-in-law, Leona Moretti of Sayre, PA; along with several nieces and nephews.
Harold was a Veteran of the US Navy proudly serving his country during WW II and the Korean War. He retired from American LaFrance after 45 years of dedicated service. Mr. Kilmer was a former resident of Canton, PA. He attended their schools, was the last surviving member of the 1939 Canton Warriors Football Team.
He and his beloved Clara enjoyed wintering in Arcadia, FL.
He is survived by his son: Kirk L. Kilmer of Painted Post, NY; grandchildren: Craig (Becky) Perry, Curt Perry and Cristen (Mike) Kwiatkowski; Joseph (Tacy) Kilmer and Michael Kilmer; great grandchildren: Morgan and Mitchell Perry; Jacek Kwiatkowski; Kirk Kilmer; sister-in-law, Leona Moretti of Sayre, PA; along with several nieces and nephews.
His loving wife of 67 years, Clara B. (Moretti) Kilmer; daughter, Carol (Kilmer) Perry; grandson, Christopher Perry; a brother and two sisters preceded him in death.
Family and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira/Southport, NY on Friday, January 30, 2015 from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. Interment will take place in the Woodlawn National Cemetery at the convenience of the family at a later date. Harold's guestbook may be signed in obituaries at www.olthof.com
