Jerrold L. "Jerry" NORTH, Sr.

Jerrold Lee NORTH, 90, of Barefoot Bay, FL, formerly of Harrison Valley, PA, died Tuesday, June 25, 2024, in West Melbourne, FL. 

Born April 13, 1934, in Grant, MI, he was the son of Clifford and Myrle North. A Korean War Veteran, he served honorably U.S. Army from 1954 – 1957 as a paratrooper. On November 4, 1954, in Parkton, MD, he married the former Irene M. Dill, who predeceased him on December 3, 2010. He was employed by Air Preheater in Wellsville, NY, Eberle Tanning Company and Westfield Tanning Company. Jerry was a member of the NRA. 

Surviving are: two sons, Jerrold L. (Monica) North, Jr. and Benjamin Scott (Cindy) North, both of Harrison Valley; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; two siblings, Donald Wilson and Dorothy (Charles) Dickerson; nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by his step-father, Kenneth Wilson; and a granddaughter, Megan North. 

A graveside service will be held 4:00 PM, Friday, September 13, 2024 in Whites Corners Cemetery. Military Rites will be accorded by members of the Potter County Honor Guard.

Memorials may be made to Harrison Township Vol. Fire Co., 112 E. Tannery St., Harrison Valley, PA 16927. 

The family is being assisted by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.