Joseph L. Harkins Obituary
The memory of Joseph L. Harkins of Amsterdam, New York, born in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, who passed away on May 15, 2026 at the age of 96, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Edward F. Harkins and Rose Marie Barber Harkins; his siblings, Edward F Harkins (Bertha "Bertie" Daly) and Mary Ellen Harkins Kolbe (Charles "Bud" Kolbe); his niece Mary Christine Harkins; and his great-nephew C. J. Kolbe.
He is survived by: his wife Marigay Nelson Harkins; his nieces and nephews, Sharyn Dabiere (Dave), Holly Dargush (Tony), Robin Moller (Wes), Kathy Harkins (Donna), Nevulis, Heidi Harkins (Gina), Castelli of Edward, Janet Czeski (Tim), Charles "Buddy" Kolbe (Carla), Robert J. Kolbe, Mark Kolbe (Dawn) and Jill Kolbe; his sister-in-law Beverly Mondragon; and his great-nieces and great-nephews, Chris Dabiere (Megan), Carla Peckage (Andrew), Maura Friddle (Phil), Maeve Ouellette (Matt), Vinnie Dargush, Duke Dargush (Amanda), Jeff Moller (Ashley), Matt Moller, Jillian Moller, Corey Harkins (Lyndsey), Danny Harkins (Mara), Casey Bonomo (Greg), Tara Czeski, Tricia Leone (Greg), T. J. Czeski (Promyse), Kyle Kolbe (Lauren), Keegan Kolbe, Kate Boatwright (Graham) and Joe Kolbe. He is also survived by several great nieces, nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in Joe's name and mailed to: St. Mary's Church, 156 East Main Street, Amsterdam, NY, Elks Lodge 101, 174 State Highway 67, Amsterdam, NY 12010-7310 or American Legion Post 701, 123 West Main Street, Amsterdam, NY 12010.
