Andrew Michael Harakal

Andrew Michael Harakal, age 64, of New Castle, PA, formerly of Hartford OH, passed away unexpectedly at his residence, on Monday, April 3, 2023.

Born March 23, 1959, in Sharon PA, he was the son of Thomas A. Harakal and Betty (Maybee) Loyd. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Deerfield Beach, FL.

Andrew was a graduate of both Hartford High School in Hartford, OH, and Youngstown State University.

He worked as a car inspector for different insurance companies. Early on in his career he had a love for cooking and worked for several restaurants. He was also a contractor and worked in construction in Florida.

Andrew was a lifelong Episcopalian and a former member of St John's Episcopal Church in Sharon, Pa. He was an avid sports fan, especially baseball and also had a love of animals and their care.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by a sister, Stacey Takash, of Masury, OH, two brothers, Matthew Harakal, of Paoli, IN, and Thomas Harakal, of Cambridge, MA, significant other, Marcie Knapp, of New Castle and aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Andrew was preceded in death by his father and a sister, Melissa Moore.

A gathering time will be held on Thursday from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM in the lounge at St. John's Episcopal Church, 226 W. State Street, Sharon, Pa. 16146. A memorial service will take place in the church at 11:00 AM with Fr. Adam Trambley officiating. Burial will follow in Westside Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to either the Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County, 812 Youngstown Kingsville Rd. SE, Vienna, OH, 44473, or the Lawrence County Humane Society, 628 Pearson Mill Road, New Castle, Pa, 16101.

Arrangements are being handled by the Harold W. Stevenson Funeral Home LLC, 264 E. State Street, Sharon, Pa, 16146. On-line condolences, may be offered by visiting stevensonfuneralhome.net.