Harlan Dale Pitsenbarger, 94, of Franklin, West Virginia, passed away Monday, November 2, 2026, at Pendleton Manor in Franklin.

He was born on December 22, 1931, in Deer Run, West Virginia, and was the son of the late Bernard R. Pitsenbarger and Ethel Eye Pitsenbarger.

Harlan was a 1949 graduate of Franklin High School. He was a Veteran, having served in the U.S. Army from 1956 – 1958. His basic training was at Ft. Jackson, SC. Later, he was a bookkeeper of battalion supply at Ft. Eustis, VA and earned the rank of Specialist 4th Class. He later served in the reserves. Harlan was a second-generation turkey grower and raised Angus beef cattle. He was a member of the Franklin Church of Christ and enjoyed hunting.

On January 13, 1954, he married Fay Lyon Pitsenbarger, who preceded him in death on February 3, 2016. A brother, Leon A. Pitsenbarger, and a brother-in-law, Richard Custer, also predeceased him.

Surviving are –

     One daughter –

          Tana Good (husband, Warren) of Timberville, VA

     One son –

          Trent Pitsenbarger of Carson City, NV

     Two sisters –

          Helen V. Keller (husband, Ed) of Franklin

          Janet M. Custer of Harrisonburg, VA

     One grandson –

          Adam Good of Timberville

     A sister-in-law –

          Marilyn Pitsenbarger of Franklin

     And a number of nieces and nephews

The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 PM Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Kimble Funeral Home in Franklin where a funeral service will be held at 1:30 PM on Friday, November 6 with Evangelists Steve Cline and Greg Meikle officiating.

Interment will be at Cedar Hill Cemetery with military graveside services conducted by members of the U.S. Army Veterans Honor Guard.