Marie P. Harder

March 19, 1937 - May 5, 2011

Marie P. Harder, 59, formerly of Andover, passed away Tuesday (April 12, 2011) at Wellsville Manor Care Center following a lengthy illness.

Mrs. Harder was born on Feb. 2, 1952 in Hornell to William and Patricia (Lynch) Wahl. She was a 1970 graduate of Andover Central School. On June 12, 1971, she married Wayne Harder, who survives.

Marie worked for Highland Healthcare Center until her retirement in 1977.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Steven Harder of Arcade; three brothers, Timothy (Nelly) Wahl of Glen Dale, Ca., Christopher Wahl of Andover and Jude (Cynthia) Wahl of Wellsville; a sister, Dorranne Roberts of Canisteo; one aunt, Hattie Gavin of Andover; two grandchildren, Mystie Rain Harder and Lucas Steven Harder; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to her parents, Marie was predeceased by a brother, William Wahl.

Friends may call on Saturday from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Baker-Swan Funeral Home in Andover. The funeral service will be held on Saturday at 1 p.m. at the funeral home immediately following the visitation with Rev. Daniel Kenyon of Wellsville Bible Church, officiating. Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Online condolences may be offered at www.baker-swan.com.

Memorial contributions in Marie’s name may be made to Breast Cancer Network of Western New York, PO Box 1616, Buffalo, NY 14231-1616.