It is with great sadness to announce the passing of David Lee Harshbarger, 68, of New Berlin, NY, was called home to the heavens Sunday, December 4th, 2022.  He spent his last night surrounded by his family at his home in New Berlin. After a battle with cancer.

David was born premature On August 21st, 1954, to the Parents of Bruce & Nettie in the town of New Berlin where he attended school and spent much of his childhood on his family farms where he first learned to fish, hunt and the trade of trapping.

 He was a well-known fisherman and hunter You would be assured to never go hungry with him around. Fresh fish, turtle stew, frog legs or a good piece of meat on a open fire.
Duck being his prized Christmas dish.
David is preceded in death by his parents Bruce & Nettie (smith) Harsbarger, his sister Donna Harshbarger, his Son David Bruce Harshbarger, and his son in-law Everett J Montenegro

He is survived by his 3 siblings Calvin Harshbarger, Robert Harshbarger, and Erma Ray. 3 children, Mary Montenegro, Jonathan Harsbarger, and Christopher Harshbarger.
 2 Granddaughters, Kristen & Jasmine Montenegro.

 
 He loved rock & roll, and classical music. He enjoyed concerts, gardening, hunting, foraging for wild Ginseng and metal detecting.
He was especially excited when fall came near because it meant camping in the Adirondacks where he would go during Bear season.
He was always up for a good adventure.

 Naturally had his family laughing right up to his last night on earth.  He never was without a good joke, story, or fun fact. on life
He always said to his granddaughter's that he was from 'The Factory that Knows', a little inside joke that will be remembered for a lifetime.

We will forever remember him for his saying
“It’s time to make the doughnuts”
“I love you”
A day didn’t go by without him telling his loved ones he loved them. He had a wonderful bond with his family, and they loved him in return!

David is survived by his girlfriend Gracie Ax. They shared 13 years together and are the parents of Christopher, who is the youngest of his four children. Christopher and David were inseparable like two peas in a pod, real best friends.
David & Gracie loved spending time together and shared many great memories of the beach, barbecuing in the backyard and a few trips to the zoo with Christopher.

We love you Dad poppy poppa bear David
Never forgotten always in our hearts!        

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at 1:00 PM at the Dakin Funeral Home LP, New Berlin, NY with Pastor Dan Baltich officiating.  Calling hours will be held from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM prior to the funeral service.