Person:Robert Harper (37)

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1.   United States. Social Security Administration. U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936–2007. (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, 2015).

   Name: Robert William Harper
   [Robert W Harper]
   SSN: 207168933
   Gender: Male
   Race: White
   Birth Date: 8 Nov 1925
   Birth Place: Irwin Westmo, Pennsylvania
   Death Date: 23 May 2003
   Father: William H Harper
   Mother: Sara Loughner
   Type of Claim: Original SSN.
   Notes: Jun 1942: Name listed as ROBERT WILLIAM HARPER; 30 May 2003: Name listed as ROBERT W HARPER

2.   Robert W Harper, in Find A Grave.

   (Also on gravestone: June R. nee Gongaware 1926- )
   
   Robert W. Harper, 77, of North Huntingdon, died Friday, May 23, 2003, in his home. He was born Nov. 8, 1925, in Irwin, a son of the late William H. and Sara (Loughner) Harper. He retired in 1989 as produce specialist for SuperValu Inc., Belle Vernon, and was formerly employed by the A&P Food Stores for 35 years. He was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Irwin, where he was a former member of the church council. He was a 50-year member of Shidle Lodge 601 F&AM in Irwin, and a charter member of the Bromas Club. He was a 50-year member of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Pittsburgh, and Syria Temple. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, a member of VFW Post 781 in Irwin and the 69th Infantry Division Association. He was a 1943 graduate of Norwin High School. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Gladys Harper.
   Tribune Review
   
   Inscription: US Army WWII

3.   Pennsylvania, United States. Veteran Compensation Application Files, WWII, 1950-1966. (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015).

   Name: Robert William Harper
   Birth Date: 8 Nov 1925
   Birth Place: Irwin, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
   Residence Date: 30 Mar 1950
   Residence Place: Irwin, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
   [wife:]
   [minor children:]
   [mother: Sara L. Harper]
   [father: William H. Harper]

4.   Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index: Death Master File, database. (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service).

   Name: Robert W. Harper
   SSN: 207-16-8933
   Last Residence:
   15642 Irwin, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
   BORN: 8 Nov 1925
   Died: 23 May 2003
   State (Year) SSN issued: Pennsylvania (Before 1951)

5.   Obituary, in Greensburg Tribune Review
   24 May 2003.

   Robert W. Harper, 77, of North Huntingdon, died Friday, May 23, 2003, in his home. He was born Nov. 8, 1925, in Irwin, a son of the late William H. and Sara (Loughner) Harper. He retired in 1989 as produce specialist for SuperValu Inc., Belle Vernon, and was formerly employed by the A&P Food Stores for 35 years. He was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Irwin, where he was a former member of the church council. He was a 50-year member of Shidle Lodge 601 F&AM in Irwin, and a charter member of the Bromas Club. He was a 50-year member of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Pittsburgh, and Syria Temple. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, a member of VFW Post 781 in Irwin and the 69th Infantry Division Association. He was a 1943 graduate of Norwin High School. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Gladys Harper. Surviving are his wife, June R. (Gongaware) Harper; two daughters, Charmayne Harper of Omaha, Neb., and Jacalyn C. Mignogna and her husband, Michael, of North Huntingdon; four grandchildren, Anjane Giles, Marceyne Harper-Johanson, Lydia and Elias Mignogna; and nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the WILLIAM SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, 521 Main St., Irwin, Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. Service will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church with the Rev. Dr. Clifton J. Suehr officiating. Interment will follow in Irwin Union Cemetery, with military honors. Masonic service will be held Saturday at 8 p.m. in the funeral home.