Claudia Kathleen Harkness Obituary
We bid farewell to Claudia Kathleen Harkness of Sandusky, Ohio, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on August 2, 2025 at the age of 90. Claudia Kathleen touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Claudia Kathleen Harkness to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ralph Kern and Evelyn Kern (Peltier); her husband George Harkness; and her siblings, Shirley Duggan, Lurlynn Smith and Robert Kern.
She is survived by: her children, Cindy Windau (Ed) of Sandusky, George "Toby" Harkness (Connie) of Sandusky, Lisa Filipucci (Steve) of Castalia and Julie Kuns (Gary) of Tipp City; her grandchildren, Melissa, Lori, Jamie, Jen, Patrick, Cameron, Bobby, Tony, Jason, Andrew, Kaley, Mathew and Mackenzie; her great grandchildren, Calli, Ben, Abby, Megan, Luke, Channing, Emery, Aiden, Laurel, Alayna, Griffin, Peyton, Sophia, Julia, Rayann and Isabella; and her friend Donna Sessler of Castalia. She is also survived by 3 step-grandchildren and 1 step great-grandchild.
Visitation will be held on Friday, August 8th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM at the Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory (1607 E Perkins Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870). A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 8th 2025 at 1:30 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to contribute to Claudia's memory may do so to the Margaretta Boosters Club Track Lighting Project, PO Box 281, Castalia, OH 44824 (a cause close to the family's heart, as the light poles to be used for the project were donated from the Harkness Christmas Tree Farm) or to the Providence Care Center Activities Fund, 2025 Hayes Ave. Sandusky, OH 44870.
