Harry Minsker Young, 94, of Lakeland, FL and formerly of Harrisburg, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at his apartment in Lakeland, FL. Born in Penbrook, PA on March 2, 1932, he was the son of the late Reuben and Miriam (Minsker) Young. He was the loving husband of the late Romaine Young. They were married in 1954 at St. James Catholic Church in Steelton, PA, sharing 71 wonderful years of marriage together. He was preceded in death by his brothers Robert Young and David Young.

Harry graduated from John Harris High School in 1950. He enlisted in the Navy and served as a Sonarman working his way up through the ranks, achieving the rank of Chief Petty Officer in only seven years. He was commissioned as a Naval Officer and retired as a Lieutenant Commander after serving 23 years. He was an expert Anti-Submarine Warfare Officer who served during the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the Cuban Missile Crisis. As a project officer for the Navy’s Towed Array Sonar System, he was a pioneer in the development of advanced submarine detection systems. After retiring from the Navy, Harry worked in a variety of jobs including hotel desk clerk, taxi driver, manager at the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, and truck driver. Harry was a hunter and outdoorsman. He enjoyed travelling the country in his recreational vehicle and loved to play cards including poker and blackjack – he was often lucky. He was a man of faith and a member of St. James Roman Catholic Church in Steelton and St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church in Sebastian Florida. Harry had a wonderful sense of humor. He always showed kindness and appreciation to his friends and family.

Harry is survived by his sons, Dan Young and his wife Sarah, and Mark Young and his wife Jennifer; his grandchildren Matthew Young, Mary Grace Guffey, and Andrew Young; his great-grandchildren Jacob Young, Harrison Young, and Iris Guffey; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Thursday, April 16, 2026, in Prince of Peace- Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church, 815 S 2nd Street, Steelton, PA 17113, with Rev. Matthew R. Larlick celebrating. Burial will follow at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. A Viewing will take place from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Wiedeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 357 S Harrisburg Street in Oberlin. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society at nmcrs.org.