Harold L. “Shorty” Peterson, 84, of Birdsboro, PA passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 in the comfort of his home. Born on Furnace Street in Birdsboro, he was the son of the late Joseph V. and the late Marie A. (Ingram) Peterson. He was the husband of Judy M. (Sailer) Peterson.
Harold served our great nation in the U.S. Navy. He retired from Kennedy Tool & Die in Birdsboro, PA, as a mold finisher and was the owner of the former Texas Clipper Barber Shop in Birdsboro. He was a life member of Green Hills Sportsmen’s Club.
Surviving Harold, along with his wife Judy, are his daughter: Debra A. Davis, wife of Kenneth of Douglassville, PA; son: Todd D. Peterson, husband of Michele of Birdsboro, PA; sisters: Donna Marie Hunsberger, wife of James of Accomac, VA and Cynthia Sue Valerio, wife of James of Spring City, PA; brother: Joseph A. Peterson, husband of Diane of Birdsboro, PA; 4 grandchildren: Toby & John Davis, and Jackson & Stephen Peterson; 1 great grandson: Grayson.
He was predeceased by his son: Michael A. Peterson and brother: James R. Peterson.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 11:00AM at St. Paul’s UCC, Amityville, 1979 Weavertown Rd. Douglassville, PA 19518. A visitation will be from 9:30AM-11:00AM at the church, prior to the service on Saturday morning. Inurnment will be in St. Paul’s Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul’s UCC, Amityville, at the above address.