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Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 5/14/2019
TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2019
Arnold G. HASKINS, LCSW, 67, of Coudersport, PA
Arnold G. HASKINS, LCSW
Arnold G. HASKINS, LCSW, 67, of Coudersport, PA, died Monday, May 13, 2019 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Born April 24, 1952, in Coudersport, he was the son of Arnold J. and Jane Ernst Haskins. On June 24, 1978, in Mt. Jewett, he married the former Billie Ann Sluga, who survives.
A graduate of Coudersport High School, he earned a Bachelor’s degree from Mansfield University and a Master’s degree of Social Work from Marywood University in Scranton.
He was employed by Northern Tier Community Action, Potter County Children and Youth Services, and worked as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with Bradford Children’s Home, Beacon Light, Port Psychological Services, and started his own practice in 2009, Arnie Haskins Counseling Services, in Port Allegany and Coudersport. He was also employed as an inmate counselor in McKean and Potter counties.
Arnie served as Chairman of the Potter County Democratic Committee and was a member of the Coudersport Lions Club.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Billie, are:
his mother, Jane Haskins of Coudersport;
two sons,
- Joshua C. (Jessica) Haskins and
- Kelby G. Haskins, both of Pittsburgh;
- a grandson, Cade Haskins;
two sisters,
- Debra (Edward) Ayers of Coudersport and
- Jacqueline (Jeffrey) Austin of Port Allegany;
and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his father.
A memorial gathering will be held Saturday, May 18, 2019 at the Hotel Crittenden, Coudersport from 2:00 - 4:00 PM, with remembrances shared at 3:30 PM. Burial will be in Eulalia Cemetery, Coudersport.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Environmental Defense Fund at www.edf.org, the Coudersport Lions Club, P.O. Box 55, Coudersport, PA 16915, or the Potter County Democratic Party, c/o Linda Klingaman, 2155 Dividing Ridge Road, Coudersport, PA 16915.
Arrangements are entrusted to Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfuneralhome.com.
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 5/14/2019 02:09:00 PM 7 comments:
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Blogger Unknown said...
I will greatly miss you Arnie but I will see you on the other side. Thank you for your service to others through your occupation. Peace.
Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 2:44:00 PM EDT
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Arnie helped me so much when I was acutely suicidal. Without him, I wouldn't be here today.He also had a dry, sardonic wit. He will be missed by so many people.
Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 3:42:00 PM EDT
Blogger Unknown said...
I am so very sorry for the loss of such a good counselor. But also for the loss of a son , brother, husband and father. Prayers are with you and your family. RIP Arnie.
Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 5:36:00 PM EDT
Blogger Unknown said...
(W) We will miss you greatly Arnie. You were a very kind man. You were a great Christian man who loved the Lord. May you rest in peace with the Lord. Thank You for all that you did to help our Son. Sending prayers to the Family.
Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 6:46:00 PM EDT
Anonymous Anonymous said...
REST IN POWER ARNIE AND PEACE TO HIS FAMILY.
Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 7:37:00 AM EDT
Blogger tooter said...
Rest in Peace Arnie...A Great Man.
Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 8:32:00 AM EDT
Blogger Unknown said...
Arnie was a great man.
He helped my sister many time with her struggles.
I saw him at her memorial service. He was very kind to me.
Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 10:44:00 AM EDT
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