John Wade OHarra, 87, of Tacoma, WA, and formerly of Commodore and Cherry Tree, PA, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023 at Tacoma General Hospital in Tacoma, WA.
The son of Wade and Helen (Holbrook) OHarra, he was born on April 21, 1936 in Akron, OH.
With over twenty-two years in the US Army, John earned the rank of Warrant Officer, second class. He was a Cobra chopper pilot, who served three tours in Vietnam and had also been a Korean War veteran.
John was a member and past Post Commander of the Clymer American Legion Post #222.
Prior to his retirement, he had been employed as a Pasco County, FL Deputy Sheriff and had spent twenty years working on the Tacoma, WA waterfront.
John is survived by his wife, Marie OHarra; his four children: Inez Smith, Wade OHarra; Tania Hall and John OHarra; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; his sister, Dorothy Bechtel and his cousin, Skippy OHarra.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his sons: Kevin and David OHarra and his sister, Patricia.
In respect of John’s wishes, a private graveside service with military honors will take place at the Rowley Cemetery in Hillsdale, PA.
Local arrangements are with the assistance of Rairigh Funeral Home, Ltd. in Hillsdale, PA. Visit www.rairighfh.com to sign John’s guestbook and share a condolence message.