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Valaria June Harshbarger, age 81, of Troy, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024 at Hospice of Miami County. She was born April 12, 1943 to David Jr & Evelyn (Netzley) Harshbarger in Troy, Ohio.
She is preceded in death by her parents; sister Shannon Shafer. She will be missed and remembered by her niece Jennifer (Neil) Brinkman; nephew Brian Shafer; great nephew Austin Brinkman; great niece Jasmine Brinkman; adopted grandma to the Szabo children; honorary aunt to Kim, Jaime, and Scott; numerous special friends that she loved and cherished throughout her life.
Valaria was a 1961 Milton-Union High School graduate. She retired from Miami County Job and Family Services after 39 years of service. Valaria was a member of the Milton-Union Alumni Band and volunteered at the Miami County Library on the mobile book unit.
The family will receive friends from 12-1 PM on Friday, December 27, 2024 at Hale-Sarver Family Funeral Home, 284 N. Miami St, West Milton with a funeral service beginning at 1:00 PM. Burial will follow in Old Ludlow Cemetery, Laura. Online memories of Valaria may be left for the family at www.hale-sarver.com.
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