Harold Keith "Buck" O'HaraMOHAVE VALLEY, AZ: Harold Keith "Buck" O'Hara, 85, passed away at his home in Mohave Valley, Arizona on Saturday, May 13, 2017.Keith was born on September 25, 1931, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Margaret (Johnson) Povich. He graduated from Coshocton High School, class of 1948. In 1951, the joined the Navy and served his country on the U.S.S. Iowa during the Korean War. He attended Ohio State University and was a lifelong Buckeyes fan. Keith lived in Piqua and St. Mary's, Ohio, before moving to California. Most of his life was spent working in banking and construction. He enjoyed gardening, baking bread, boating, music, reading, and cheering on his beloved Buckeyes. Keith is survived by two children Cathy Harrison and Matt O'Hara, both of Charleston, SC, Long-time partner, Patricia Jean Quinn of Arizona, Patricia's son John, daughter Kathy, son-in-law Gary, 7 grandchildren and and 5 great-grandchildren, brother, David O'Hara of Dennison, OH, nieces Julie (Riggs) Seleman, Becky (O'Hara), nephews John O'Hara, Matt O'Hara & Monty O'Hara. Along with his mother, Keith is preceded in death by his grandmother Gladys (Shaffer) Johnson, sister Diane (O'Hara) Riggs, and nephew Wesley O'Hara.Per Keith's wishes, a cremation will take place, followed by private family services.Memorials may be made to The Ohio State University (
www.giveto.osu.edu)Keith's children will take him to one last OSU home game on September 9, 2017. OSU vs. Oklahoma. Go Bucks !
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