Harry D. Sorber, 81, a resident of Swoyersville, passed away on Sunday evening, June 23,2013, at Highland Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Exeter, where he was recently a guest.

His loving wife is Johanna (Yarina) Gula Sorber. Harry and Johanna would have celebrated their 15^th wedding anniversary on July 11^th.

Born on July 13, 1931, in Forty Fort, Harry was the son of the late Harry and Margaret (Sordoni) Sorber.

A United States Army veteran, Harry honorably served his country immediately following World War II and also during the Korean War. Throughout his years in the service, Harry was primarily an aircraft mechanic and was awarded two purple hearts for injuries he sustained during combat. Upon his honorable discharge on August 1, 1954, Harry had attained the rank of Sergeant.

Prior to his retirement, Harry was employed as a mechanic for Pride Mobility Products.

A proud veteran, Harry served as the past commander for the Veteran of Foreign Wars, Post 283, Kingston and was also a life-member of the American Legion, Andrew Lawrence Post 644, Swoyersville.

Harry was a member of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Roman Catholic Parish, Swoyersville.

In addition to his parents, Harry and Margaret Sorber, Harry was preceded in death by his sister, Marie Williams.

In addition to his wife, Johanna, Harry is survived by his sons, David Sorber, of Arizona; Scott Sorber, of Pittston; and Jim Sorber, of Wilkes-Barre; his daughters, Denise Rushnock, of Luzerne and Judy Garman, of Jersey Shore; his sisters, Lorraine Ellsworth and Fern Smerdon, both of New Jersey; his brother-in-law, William Williams, of New Jersey; his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Also surviving are Harry’s stepchildren, Ron Gula, of Swoyersville and Marianne Miticic, of Arizona; his step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.

The Family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the staff of the Highland Manor and also to Dr. Michael Kovalick for the compassionate care they all bestowed upon Harry.

Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend a Memorial Mass which will be celebrated on Friday, June 28, 2013, at 11:00 AM in Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, 116 Hughes Street, Swoyersville, with the Reverend Richard J. Cirba, officiating.

Interment with the Rite of Committal will follow in Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Cemetery, Swoyersville.

There will be no calling hours.

Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Wroblewski Funeral Home, Inc., 1442 Wyoming Avenue, Forty Fort.

For additional information or to send the family an online message of condolence, you may visit the funeral home web-site www.wroblewskifuneralhome.com.