Viola A. (Munnell) Harpst

Viola A. (Munnell) Harpst, Fredonia, Delaware Twp. passed away early Saturday morning, May 3, 2025, at her residence.  She was 86.

She was born in Grove City on September 14, 1938, the daughter of the late Clifford and Francis (King) Munnell.  She was a graduate of the former Fredonia–Delaware High School.  On April 30, 1960, she married Raymond L. Harpst, who preceded her in death on December 18, 2020.  Viola had been employed at the former Greenville Steel Car, the Reynolds High School, Palmer Pools, and Sakrete.  While raising her children, she was active in Girl Scouts, 4-H and attended and supported their many sports activities.  She was a member of the Fredonia United Methodist Church and the Fredonia – Delaware Alumni Association.

She is survived by her four children, Rex Harpst, Imperial, Rachelle Harpst, St. Louis, MO, Renita (Mark) Robertson, Virginia Beach, VA, and Rod (Shannon) Harpst, Pittsburgh; 6 grandchildren, Tyler, Kaitlyn, Jaclyn, Madilyn, Derek, and Nicolyn Harpst.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 60 years, Raymond L. Harpst, and three brothers, William C. Munnell, James Munnell, and Gaylord Munnell.

The funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the Fredonia branch of the Robert L. Snyder Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 169 Second Street, Fredonia, with Rev. Tina Keller, pastor of the Fredonia United Methodist Church, officiating.  She will be laid to rest next to her husband at the Millbank Cemetery.  The visitation will be at the funeral home on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from 4:00 – 7:00 PM. 

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family online at www.snyderfh.com

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