Anna Marie Harp Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Anna "Anne" Marie (Buski) Harp, age 89, of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, wife of the late Richard "Dick" Ray Harp, died at 6:51 AM on July 8, 2021 at home, comforted by her son, following a difficult struggle with dementia. Born on December 6, 1931 in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Bertha (Urban) Bachkai. Anne and Dick wed in 1956, and remained married until his death in 2020. Anne enjoyed gardening and crossword puzzles, and spending time with Chloe, the family cat. After graduating from Phoenixville Senior High School in 1949, Anne studied nursing at the Albert Einstein Medical Center School of Nursing, Northern Division, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, receiving five awards at graduation in 1952. She began working as a nurse at Valley Forge General Hospital in 1956, and moved to Phoenixville Hospital in 1967, where she remained until retiring in 1996. During her nursing career, she was always known for her strong work ethic, high standards, and her kind, caring nature. Anne returned to school, while working full-time, and attended Immaculata College, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in 1992. She graduated cum laude, and was a member of the Alpha Sigma Lambda honor society. She is survived by her son, R. Jeffrey "Jeff" Harp of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. In addition to her husband and parents, Anne was preceded in death by her siblings, Stephen Buski, Helen Umstead, Frank Buski, and Charles Buski. Anne chose to be cremated. Friends and family are invited to pay their respects and celebrate the life of Anne and Dick at a combined service and reception to be held in mid-August. Details will be provided here once they are finalized. Contact Jeff and let him know if you wish to be notified directly. Interment will be private, at the convenience of the family. In lieu of sending flowers or gifts to the family, please donate to the American Brain Foundation in memory of Anne at https://www.americanbrainfoundation.org/. Arrangements are being handled by the Campbell - Ennis - Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc., Phoenixville, PA.

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December 6, 1931 - July 8, 2021

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