Smethport – Harry E. Rounsville, 79, of Smethport, passed away on Wednesday (May 13, 2026) at his home in Smethport.

He was born October 26, 1946 in Bradford, PA, the son of Willard and Nellie (Snyder) Rounsville.  After graduation, he joined the Army and served from 1964 to 1984. On October 3, 1969, he married Sandra K. Pierce. After their divorce, he married Carrie (Isaman, Catalano, Sheffer) on March 20, 1990, who survives.

After the Army, he worked for Valu Home Center for ten years, then Quaker Mill Works in Orchard Park, NY. After moving back to PA, he worked for Smethport Specialty in Smethport, then for Superior Well Services in Bradford from where he retired.

Harry liked fishing and running his tractor and skid-steer. He served as vice-president of BCYC. He was also a foster parent from 2007 to 2012. During this time, he opened his home to many children of which some stayed a day and some years.

Surviving, besides his wife, Carrie, are:

Seven children: Willard Rounsville, Sandra Schermerhorn, Brian Rounsville, Jeremiah Rounsville, Desirae Rounsville, Drake Rounsville, and Kaiden Rounsville

Three step children: Cassey (Cory) Hartzell, Jessie (Mike) Wood, Lynn (Jim) Case, along with two girls with SPLC, Amber and Crystal Jones

Several grandchildren and great grandchildren

Two brothers: Ronald (Wendy) Rounsville and Greg (Lori) Rounsville

One sister: Barbara Yeany

And several nieces and nephews

In addition to his parents, Harry was preceded in death by a son, Harry Rounsville, Jr., a son-in-law, Robert Schermerhorn, a brother-in-law, George “Butch” Yeany and a sister-in-law, Wyvonn Rounsville, and one step grandson, Dustin Schermerhorn.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 2-4PM at Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., 2 Bank St., Smethport, where funeral services will begin at 4PM with the Rev. Max Simms, officiating. Burial will be in Clermont Cemetery. Military Honors will be accorded by the Smethport Honor Guard.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to BCYC (Bradford Christian Youth Corp., c/o John Anast, 28 Main St., Bradford, PA 16701 or the McKean County SPCA. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.