Obituary of Eleanor Harver

Eleanor (Dzuracky) Harver passed away on November 30 at PruittHealth Center in Monroe, NC, at the age of ninety-three. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew John Harver, parents, Elizabeth (Kupec) and Andrew Dzuracky, brother, Andrew Dzuracky, Jr., and infant daughter, Andrea Harver. 

Eleanor was born in Campbell, Ohio, on October 28, 1927, and she lived in Youngstown upon her marriage until she moved to Charlotte, NC, in 2013.  She was a life-long member of Saints Cyril and Methodius Roman Catholic Church and was active in numerous committees and fund-raising campaigns. She served as Eucharistic Minister for many years. She was proud of her Eastern European heritage, fluent in Slovak, and valued both religious and ethnic traditions.

A young girl during the Great Depression, she embraced austerity, hard work, responsibility, and sacrifice throughout her life.

She is survived by her sister Elizabeth (nee Dzuracky) Cotton; children, Stephen Harver and his wife, Susan, of Lake Oswego, OR, Andrew Harver and his wife, Nancy, of Charlotte, NC, Therese (Harver) Linden and her husband, John, of Bossier City, LA; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. 

Eleanor will be remembered for her strong will, fighting spirit, and unconditional devotion to the church and her family.

A graveside service will be held at Calvary Cemetery of the Diocese of Youngstown on a date to be determined.

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