Helen June Harbaugh

Helen June Harbaugh of Mill Run passed away peacefully at home on November 20, 2025, surrounded by the family she spent her life loving and supporting. She was 89.Born on Valentine’s Day in 1936 to Herbert and Florence (Rugg) Ream, June lived a life rooted in devotion to her family, her faith, and the quiet joys of making others feel cared for. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Kenneth “Ronnie” Harbaugh, who remained by her side through every chapter of life. June was the kind of person who gave without needing much in return. Whether it was a birthday, Christmas, or just a visit, she found a way to make people feel remembered. Even as the family grew, she kept track, always making sure there was a gift, a card, or something tucked into an envelope. That quiet kind of generosity became one of her trademarks. June is also survived by her daughters Kathy (George) Colborn, Vickie (Jim Goodwin) Martin, and Tammy (Mike) Bigam; 12 grandchildren: Denise (Josh) Shaw, Rich (Tiffiny) Colborn, Ryan (Melissa) Martin, Janelle (Justin) Fligger, Kenny Martin, Mariah and Jason Bigam; and 17 great-grandchildren: Abriana (Alek Detwilder) Colborn, Carson Colborn, Abigail and Ian Shaw, Austin and Toby Martin, Isabella Thompson, Reese Nicholson, Niko and Aria Carmean, Rayna Zamor, Novia, Lyla, and Lakilyn Bigam, Cody Fligger, and Justin Spargur as well as her siblings Ken Ream, Shirley (Homer) Hensel, Robert Ream, and Linda (Lawrence) Henry, along with several nieces, nephews, and extended family. June worked several jobs throughout her life, never one to sit still for long. In her later years, she spent her days in Ohiopyle selling shuttle tokens to whitewater rafters and she was a devoted member of Millertown Community Church. She will be remembered for many wonderful things by those that knew her, and her family will always carry a special place in their hearts for the Christmas Eve celebrations at her house. This was a tradition that spanned generations, and she always made sure every person had a wrapped gift under the tree. In the chaos of wrapping paper fights, kids running around, and deciding who received the most underwear, June would always check in with every person to make sure they received a gift that year. Even as grandkids started having kids, she never missed a single birthday card and somehow still found a way to slip a little spending money inside. The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to her nieces Dora Haines and Jody Hall, the dedicated team at WVU Hospice, and her care aides Bobbi, Anish, Kristie, and Brandy for the compassion and support they provided during June’s final days. June was preceded in death by her parents and her sisters Jean Stull and Lois Henry. She will be remembered for her strength, generosity, and fierce love for her family. Her legacy lives on in the lives she shaped, the traditions she created, and the love that still surrounds her home. Family and friends will be received Sunday from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM in the Mark C. Brooks Funeral Home Inc. at the corner of Route 711 and 146 Municipal Building Rd., Melcroft (724-455-2310) where a Funeral Service will be held Monday at 11:00 AM, with Pastore Gordon Nelson officiating. A Committal Service and interment will follow in the Maple Summit Cemetery, Stewart Township. To leave a message or send condolences please visit our website at www.brooksfhmelcroft.com

Helen June Harbaugh

February 14, 1936 - November 20, 2025