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Luther Ellsworth Harris III, age 75, passed away on December 7, 2022. Beloved husband of Mary Crowley Harris. Devoted father of Luther E. Harris, IV (Lydia), Edward Scott Harris (Kristin), and Steven Joseph Harris (Mary Elizabeth). Loving Grandfather of Alexia, Arielle, Will, Cullen, Patrick, James, Ruby, and Rory. Also survived by his loving sister in law Anne Whitehead (Allen).
Luther was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He was the son of the late Luther E. Harris, Jr. and Dorothy Scott Harris. He is survived by his sister Mary Jane Dean (the late William).
Luther graduated from Scranton Central High School, Bloomsburg University, where he played football and baseball, and Temple University.
Luther worked as a social worker for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for 35 years. He shared his love of sports, mainly football and baseball, and helped coach many of their teams. One of his greatest joys was watching his children and grandchildren compete in various sports.
Luther always had a passion for art. He was a self taught artist from the time he was a young boy. He was a member of the Manayunk Art Center and had several art shows over the years. He enjoyed summers with his family down the shore where he had a home with his wife, children, and grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to greet Luther's family on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 beginning at 9:30 AM at Koller Funeral Home, 6835 Ridge Ave., Philadelphia. A funeral service will follow at 11:30 AM. Interment is Private.
In Lieu of Flowers, donation may be made to https://www.savethechildren.org/ or https://www.covenanthouse.org/
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James Magnotta
Luther and I were noted for our running in plays for Joe Swift as messenger guards. Sometimes we had fun and confused Joe. Both are gone now but I will always cherish those times on the football field and other places.RIP pals.Oh the stories we will recount someday.
Lisa Luger (Starr)
I am so very sorry to hear of Luther's passing. I am grateful for having had the opportunity to see him at our last reunion. RIP Luther.
Barry Fenstermacher
Luther was my first friend, We both grew up on Richmont St. In Green Ridge. We were both morning paperboys for the Tribune, attended the same schools and church, and often watched classic movies when they came on network television. While at Central, Luther did a wonderful drawing of our only family dog, "Happy." That drawing has a place of honor in our home. Luther was exactly what he appeared to be: a wholly honest, decent, kind and generous man. I shall miss him very much.
David Fetzer
Unlike Barry and others, I did not know Luther well. What I did know about him I admired.
I admired his friendliness. I admired his positive approach, his intelligence, his talents. And now, I am able to admire his talent and skill at his art.
Somehow, I am comforted in knowing that his closest friends treasure his memory and the pieces of life that they shared.
Ginger Allspaugh (Hansen)
Luther was a wonderful caring person.A good friend to my brother. I am so thankful to have one of his paintings of the shore, dunes and a lone gull. He dedicated the picture to Jim. Both Jim and I loved the ocean. Rest in peace you gentle giant. So glad we were able to talk at the reunionSandy Abda (King)
Luther was a kind generous person who was a truely decent man. 🙏🏼For his family
Donald Kintzer
Very sorry to learn about Luther's passing, my thoughts and prayers are with his family. Simply put....Luther was a great guy. I remenber him as funny, kind and just being an extremely nice person.
John Young (Young)
I just returned from an extened absence from the area to learn of Luther's passing. I am saddened to learn of his death. Luther and I grew up together through church activities and we later attended high school together. He was a class act and a real gentleman and I shall miss him. My sincere condolences to his family. Respectfully, John Young
Glenn Igler (Igler)
So sorry to hear of Luthers' passing. Like Barry, we all grew up in the same neighborhood in Green Ridge and delivered papers together. Luther was quite simply a great guy who always seemed to have a happy attitude. Although we didn't get in contact often, when we did, it was just like we had spoken yesterday. My condolences to his family. He will be missed but never forgotten!. .
Gordon Hooper
Luther has a fellow artist at Central and I got to know him when we worked on the art staff of "Impressions", our literary magazine. It was great to talk to him again at our 50th Reunion and to know that he continued to create art througout his career. He left a legacy with his stunning art (which was displayed at the Scranton Hilton), but also his ability to touch so many lives.