Harry Hiram West Obituary

The passing of Harry Hiram West of State College, Pennsylvania occurred on October 4, 2026. Harry, born on June 8, 1936, is remembered by those who knew him. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Harry Hiram West to pay them a last tribute.

Harry touched many lives and will be remembered fondly for the moments shared and the memories created. Family, friends, and colleagues extend their love and support during this time. While Harry’s presence will be missed, the influence he had on others will remain. Those who knew him will carry forward memories that reflect his character and spirit.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 17th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Koch Funeral Home (2401 S Atherton St, State College, PA 16801). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 17th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the same location.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alliance Christian Fellowship (the Penn State student ministry of the State College Alliance Church), 1221 West Whitehall Road, State College, PA 16801; the Harry West Endowment for the Advancement of Civil and Environmental Engineering Education; or the Harry H. West Undergraduate Student Award for Excellence in Structural Engineering.