Harold Bancroft Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Harold Bancroft of Essex, Iowa, who passed away on October 27, 2025, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Harold Bancroft to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Archie Bancroft and Bernice Bancroft (McCool); his aunt Hazel Bancroft; his uncle Frank Bancroft; his sister Betty Searl; his brother-in-law Benjamin "Benny" Searl; his nephew Benjamin "Benjie" Searl; and his son Edward Lee Bancroft.
He is survived by: his wife Martha L. Bancroft (Oldham) of Essex; his daughters, Sherry Bales (Pete) of Essex, Sandy Bancroft of Essex and Shelia McCoy (Ben) of Bellevue; his grandchildren, Kyle Bancroft (Katie), Kayla Bales, Tyler McCoy (Mariah) and Zac McCoy (Cayley); and his great grandchildren, Maddy Bancroft, Jace Bancroft, Kyson Bancroft and Baker McCoy.
A graveside service was held on Friday, October 31st 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Rose Hill Cemetery (307 E Carter St, Shenandoah, IA 51601).
Memorials may be directed to the family.
