Harold D. Best, 85, of Conneaut, entered eternal rest Monday morning, March 13th, 2023 at the Ashtabula County Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born in Conneaut, OH on November 6th, 1937 to the late Elmer and Angeline (Gildone) Best. He is once again reunited with his loving wife of 59 years, Delores J. (Church) Best, who died June 25th, 2017.
After graduating from Rowe High School in Conneaut, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. Harold spent two years in Korea where he helped rebuild many orphanages throughout the country. Upon his discharge, Harold enlisted in the U.S. Army and spent a tour in Germany. He then met and soon married Delores J. Church on May 16th, 1958. Following the Army, Harold returned to Conneaut, Ohio with his family.
Harold worked over 30 years at Linde Wire (ESAB) in Ashtabula until his retirement. He served as the local Union Representative for over 15 years. Harold was also the co-owner/operator of Best Greenhouses for many years prior to its closing in 1980. He also served many years as a volunteer fireman with Conneaut Fire Station #4.
He enjoyed spending time outdoors hunting, trapping, scrapping metal, or just taking walks through the woods with his dogs. Harold loved tending to his garden and making homemade jams and jellies. For years, he would set up at local flea markets selling vegetables and his jams.
Harold will be greatly missed by: his daughters, Janet G. Ferguson of Salem, OH and Cindy L. (Mark) Nelson of Conneaut, OH; son, Gary D. (Tracey) Best of Middlefield, OH; son-in-law, Jerald Lampela; grandchildren, Curtis (Paige) Stiles, Chris (Sam) Lampela, Paula (Chris) Hamric, Jennifer (Matt Taylor) Best, Brett Best, Michael Nelson, Jeremy Ferguson, Jessica (Drew) Fetters, Audrey (fiancé Matthew Lombardo) Drago, Noah Best; great-grandchildren, Kyler Stiles, Ember Valladares-Best, Henry Hamric, Owen Hamric, Benjamin Hamric, Harper Lampela, Luna Taylor, Everleigh Fetters, unborn grandson Thomas Lombardo, unborn baby boy Fetters; canine companion, Mandy; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
He is preceded in death by: his wife, Delores; daughters, Deborah L. Best and A. Faye Lampela; and son-in-law, Randall Ferguson.
FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT 2:00 P.M., MONDAY, MARCH 20TH, 2023, AT MARCY FUNERAL HOME, 208 LIBERTY ST., CONNEAUT, OH 44030 with Father David Bridling officiating. Family and friends will be received from 12:00 P.M. until the time of the service. Harold's final resting place will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Conneaut, OH. The Best Family would like to thank the amazing caregivers of both the County Home and also Hospice of the Western Reserve for taking such great care of our dad. Arrangements have been entrusted to Best Funeral Home, LLC, 15809 Madison Rd., Middlefield, OH 44062. 440-632-0818. Online condolences may be sent at www.bestfunerals.com
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