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Harold Arthur Strohman, 91, of Severna Park, MD died of congestive heart failure January 22, 2008 at his residence. Mr. Strohman was born Oct. 13, 1916 in Lebanon, PA. to Arthur Harry Strohman & Carrie B. Long Strohman.

He attended Harding Jr. High School, graduated from Lebanon High School in 1933; graduated from Mercersburg Academy in Mercersburg, PA in 1935; and graduated from Lehigh University in Bethleham, PA in 1939 with a B.S. Degree in mechanical engineering. Member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity @ Lehigh and PiTau Signa Fraternity, an honorary mechanical engineer society.

He was employed at Babcock & Wilcox, a steam boiler manufacturer until 1940. Then in 1940, he was called to active duty in the U.S. Army. (received commission of 2nd Lt. At Lehigh U). His military career included the following: Aberdeen Proving Ground in the Replacement Center & Unit Training for Army Ordinance Depot; 82nd Ordnance Company in Benicia, CA Arsenal in 1940; 82nd Ordnance at Fort Ord, CA in 1941; 3rd Ordnance Battalion Headquarters, Camp Hahn, CA; 3rd Ordnance Battalion Headquarters, Fort McPherson, Atlanta, GA (2 yrs) - Attained rank of 1st Lt.; Tenn. Maneuver Area, Tenn. – Attained rank of Captain; and Hawaiian Ordnance Depot in Hawaii until end of war – 1945 – Attained Rank of Lt. Col.

After serving in the military, he was employed at Baldwin Locomotive in Eddy Stone, PA; Baldwin Locomotive District Office, New York, NY; Cummins Engine Co. Regional Office, New York, NY; Cummins Engine Co. Regional Sales Manager, Harrisburg, PA; and Cummins Engine Co. Baltimore, MD as part of distributor organization of diesel engines until his retirement in 1978.

Mr. Strohman was a member of the BPOE #2482, Severna Park, MD and the Millersville 55+ Club. He attended St. Martins in the Field in Severna Park, where he at one time served as a Boy Scout Committee Member. His hobbies included golf, reading, sports, lacrosse, playing bridge, and music (played clarinet).

He married Hilda Groh White in 1948, who passed away in July 1990. Survivors include his step-son, Richard Brighton White of Fairfield, PA, his granddaughter, Kim Lien Strohman, of Arnold, MD who provided care for him; his grandson, Michael Robert Strohman of Hamstead, MD; a great- grandson, Carter Strohman; and long-time companion, Laura Lewis of Severna Park, MD.

Visitation will be from 2-5 & 7-9 at Barranco & Sons FH on Sunday, January 27, 2008. Services will be held at Barranco & Sons Funeral Home on Monday, January 28, 2008 at at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be at MD Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville, MD.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Heart Assoc., P.O. Box 5216 Glen Allen, VA, 23058 or to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401

On-line condolences may be made at: www.barrancofuneralhome.com