Harry Anthony of Rostraver Township passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was 89 years old. Born on Nov. 13, 1935, in Monessen, he was the son of the late Albert and Anna Dahma Anthony. A lifelong resident of Belle Vernon, Harry was a member of the former St. Michael’s Syrian Orthodox Church in Monessen. Harry served the Mon Valley for over 50 years as a barber and owner of the Gentry Barber Salon in Charleroi, which he opened in 1970. Harry showed great enthusiasm for his work and loved the personal nature of his job and his relationships with his customers. He enjoyed watching many of his customers grow up in his barber’s chair. After retiring at the age of 77, he continued offering haircuts to family and friends. Harry served in the U.S. Army, enjoyed hunting and nature, cars, history and working in his garden. He was an avid Pittsburgh Pirates fan. Most of all, Harry loved his family more than anything. He was a devoted son, husband, father and grandfather. He often said, “The smartest thing I ever did was marry my wife Lenora.” Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 54 years, Lenora Sabolek Anthony; son, Harry Michael Anthony and partner Courtney Oliver of Pittsburgh; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Brian Croftcheck of Rostraver; and grandchildren, Katherine Rose Anthony, Gabriel Anthony, Donny Croftcheck and Ava Croftcheck. He is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Albert and Judie Anthony of Pittsburgh; and sister and brother-in-law, Jane and Robert Buckman of Virginia. He was preceded in death by his sister, Loretta Dayich; and brother, Phillip Anthony. Private visitation and funeral services were held Friday with Pastor Jeff Marton of HOPE Center Church officiating at PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME & CREMATIONS LLC, family owned and operated, 626 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon, 724-9296183. Entombment took place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Condolences accepted at the funeral home’s website, www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.
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