Cresaptown, MD - Harmon Edward Barton, 92, of Cresaptown, Md., passed away Sept. 14, 2025, at Moran Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Westernport.

Eddie was born March 20, 1933, in Cumberland, Md., to the late Harmon J. and Nellie C. (Grabenstein) Barton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Rhoda A. (Walters) Barton; both of his sons, Charles Barton and James Barton; a sister, Joan McDonald and her husband, Jim; brothers-in-law, Floyd Umstot Jr., Ross Walters and his wife Dottie, and Leason Walters and his wife Fran; and nephews, David Umstot and Scott Walters.

Eddie served his country with the U.S. Army in Germany. He was a lifelong dairy farmer on his family's farm. He loved deer hunting and watching westerns - especially "Gun Smoke." He was an active member and usher at St. Ambrose Catholic Church until its closure. Everybody loved Eddie; he was a friend to everyone he met, and he will be greatly missed.

Surviving are his sister, Helen Jean (Barton) Umstot; three nieces, Diane Dawson (Bob), Kay Walters and Vonda Umstot; nephews, Douglas Umstot (Nadine), Donnie Umstot (Diana) and Dale Umstot (Shelly); his extended family including many great-nieces and nephews; close friends who all loved him very much, Murrell (whom he called Daddy) Mckenzie (Pauline) and Connie Smith, Sydney Smith, Benni Sites, Brittani Snoberger, and Merina Snoberger.

Viewing will be Thursday, Sept. 18, from 12 to 2 p.m. at Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A., 15205 McMullen Hwy. SW, Cresaptown. A funeral service will immediately follow beginning at 2 p.m., with Father Steve Fernandes, OFM, Cap., officiating.

Military honors will be accorded by the American Legion Post 13 Honor Guard.

Burial will be in St. Ambrose Cemetery, Cresaptown.