Harvey J. Cobaugh

September 10, 1942 - September 29, 2018

Obituary For Harvey J. Cobaugh

On September 29, Harvey Joseph Cobaugh, Jr. passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and his children in Raleigh, NC. Harvey was born on September 10, 1942, in Johnstown, PA.

Harvey was a Vietnam Veteran who served his country for over seven years with honor and pride in the US Navy on the USS Barry. Also, he spent over 25 years working at IBM and other years employed by various contract companies.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to all that knew him. Harvey enjoyed traveling to Las Vegas, the desert and the ocean. He liked playing poker, panning for gold, watching football, cooking new recipes and eating them, reading to learn more,listening to his music, watching science fiction movies and nature shows, and helping those less fortunate. He will be dearly missed and thought of with loving memories.

He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Jennifer Cobaugh; daughter, Julie Shuey, and husband, Paul; daughter, Sharon Munsell, and husband, Rob; son, Jeff Cobaugh; grandchildren: Morgan, Casey and Kate Shuey, Grace and Jack Munsell; sisters, Joanne McIntyre (Tom), Judith Jobson (Bill), Dorothy Davis (Chet), Nancy Peck; brother, Gerald Cobaugh (Kimberly); over 50 nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog, Molly.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Elsie Dora Cobaugh; father, Harvey Joseph Cobaugh, Sr. and sister, Betty DiSante.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. William Berry and the nursing staff at Duke Raleigh.

A Celebration of Life Service will take place Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 3pm at Renaissance Funeral Home 7615 Six Forks Rd. Raleigh, NC 27615.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to the SPCA https://spcawake.org/honor-memorial-gifts/ or to Transitions LifeCare https://transitionslifecare.org/donate/

Services

6 Oct

Celebration of Life Service

03:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Renaissance Funeral Home & Cremation Tribute Center 7615 Six Forks Rd Raleigh, NC 27615 Get Directions »

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September 01, 2020

Nancy Peck

So many beautiful memories of my brother but one that stays with me more than others. My Mom died in 1985 and before she died she asked Harvey to take care of me and my kids. I was divorced and money was scarce even though I worked. My oldest son Terry was graduating from high school and I had no money for a suit. Harvey and Jennifer made that happen and Terry looked awesome!! I love my brother with all my heart and will miss him so much. He is at peace and as I say, " I bet him and Mom are playing pinochle in Heaven."
September 01, 2020

Judith

I shall miss my big brother. His courage to keep fighting inspires me , and others who know and love him still.
September 01, 2020

Thomas McIntire

I always enjoyed Harvey's company when Jo and I would come to Raleigh to visit or spending time with him and Jen in Vegas! I always admired his technical skills with the computer from the TV to Alexa, etc. So long Harvey and God Speed. Tom
September 01, 2020

Joanne McIntire

R.I.P dear brother, you deserve it. We will miss you forever, but you will always be in our hearts. Harvey said many times that he was a lucky man with a loving wife and a family that he was so proud of. They were the center of his life and he was grateful. I offer my heartfelt condolences to them and send my goodbye for now. Sleep in peace little brother. Love, Jo
September 01, 2020

TERRY STEPHENSON

My condolences and prayers to Jennifer, Julie and the entire Cobaugh family. Harvey was a great Brother-In-Law. He will surely missed by all who knew him.
September 01, 2020

Amy Ream

Uncle Harv and Aunt Jen always treated me very well and always helped. I will miss you Uncle Harv you fought hard and deserved so much better than all the pain you went through. I love you and pray you are finally at peace away from the pain. To my Aunt Jen, Julie, Sharon, and Jeff I'm so sorry for your loss. He's a wonderful man who loved you guys so much and he will be missed.
September 01, 2020

Anna Marie Beppler

Dear Jennifer and family, You have my deepest sympathy with the loss of Harvey. May God give you the strength and courage to get through this very sad and difficult time. If you get back to Johnstown, please give me a call. Take care. Your friend, Anna Marie Magro Beppler