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Eleanor Harver 1927-2020

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Eleanor Dzuracky Harver, 93, passed away Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, at PruittHealth Center in Monroe.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew John Harver; parents, Elizabeth Kupec Dzuracky and Andrew Dzuracky; brother, Andrew Dzuracky Jr.; and infant daughter, Andrea Harver.

Eleanor was born in Campbell on Oct. 28, 1927, and she lived in Youngstown upon her marriage until she moved to Charlotte in 2013.

She was a lifelong member of SS. Cyril and Methodius Roman Catholic Church and was active in numerous committees and fundraising campaigns. She served as Eucharistic minister for many years.

She was proud of her Eastern European heritage, was fluent in Slovak and valued both religious and ethnic traditions. A young girl during the Great Depression, she embraced austerity, hard work, responsibility and sacrifice throughout her life.

She is survived by her sister, Elizabeth Dzuracky Cotton; children, Stephen and Susan Harver of Lake Oswego, Ore., Andrew and Nancy Harver of Charlotte and Therese Harver and John Linden of Bossier City, La.; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

Eleanor will be remembered for her strong will, fighting spirit and unconditional devotion to the church and her family.

A graveside service will be held at Calvary Cemetery of the Diocese of Youngstown on a date to be determined.

Friends and family may offer tributes and remembrances by visiting https://hankinsandwhittington.com/tribute/details/203282/Eleanor-Harver/obitu ary.html.

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