Warren Russell Harwood
Hornell
Warren R. Harwood, was born October 22, 1955 , and died September 6, 2025 at home surrounded by his family after a battle with lung cancer.
Warren Russell Harwood was born in Hornellsville in 1955 to Warren Everett and Barbara Jean Harwood. “Russ” lived a life filled with love, laughter, adventures and family. He married his high-school sweetheart Carolyn (House) Harwood on April 30, 1976.
Russ is survived by His son and Daughter-in-Law, Eric and Theresa Harwood and their two children, Dylan and Riley. His Daughter and Son-in-Law, Nicole and Wesley Hopwood and their two children, Cedar and Oasis. As well as his Brother and Sister-in-Law Gary and Melody Harwood, Brother-in-Law Bob Turner, Brother-in-Law Greg Kerr, Brother-in-Law Ron Creely, Sister-in-Law Patricia Harwood, Brother-in-Law Don Lewis, Brother-in-Law John House, Brother-in-Law Steve House, Sister-in-Law Marcia Ashworth, as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews. Rusty is pre-deceased by his sisters Linda Kerr, Patricia (Tom) Bebout, Wanda Lewis, Bonnie Turner, and Cheryl Creely. As well as by his brother “Larry” Harwood. Rusty was known for his musicality which was best exhibited with his talent as a drummer in the local band, “Legend”. He was a lover of nature bringing his family and friends into adventures and hunting trips galore. If you knew Russ then you most likely had a nickname as many of his nieces and nephews and work colleagues over the years at Morrison Knudsen, and later at Alstom can attest. Russ is best known for his sense of humor, and his love and loyalty to his family. The true impact of a person is not the life they live but the life they lived in loving those around them, and Rusty truly lived a life impacting the hearts of many who will always miss his presence.
The family will be holding calling hours at Bender-Brown & Powers (354 Canisteo Street Hornell, NY) on Thursday September 11, at 11am - 1:30pm. Private burial will be at Rural/Robertson Cemetery.
To send a remembrance please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com or on Facebook @ Brown Powers FH.