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Warren – Harry D. Ludeman, of Howland, passed away on his 98th birthday, Saturday morning, May 9, 2026 at St. Joseph Hospital after a short illness.
Harry graduated with a bachelor of science degree in Electrical Engineering from the Catholic University in Washington D.C. and had a successful career, retiring from the Mitre Corporation in Fairfax, VA.
Harry loved to travel. Whether it was for business or for pleasure with his loving wife, Helen, whom he was married to for 42 years. They loved seeing new places and learning about different cultures. During his life, some of his most memorable trips were to Greenland, the UK, Germany, Iceland and Vietnam. Most of all, Harry cherished the company of his family and friends.
Harry is survived by his wife Helen (Spirko) Ludeman and brother-in-law, Robert Spirko, niece Alisha Spirko Compton of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; and Christian Spirko of Hinckley, Ohio.
Family and friends may visit and pay tribute to Harry on Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 10 to 11am at the Peter Rossi & Son Memorial Chapel of Warren, 1884 North Road NE.
A Funeral Service will follow at the funeral home at 11am.
Burial will be in All Souls Cemetery, Bazetta Township.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Harry’s name to a charity of the donor’s choosing.
Family and friends may visit www.peterrossiandsonfh.com (http://www.peterrossiandsonfh.com/) to view this obituary and send condolences to Harry’s family.
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