Harold J. Sabol

Harold J. Wolsieffer, Jr.- Sabol, 69, of Endicott, New York, a man of unwavering loyalty, deep faith, and resilient spirit, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026, after a hard-fought journey with cancer. A man of his word and a pillar of honor, Harold lived a life defined by character and an immense heart.

Born June 29, 1956, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Harold’s life was shaped early by the strength of family. His biological father, Harold Wolsieffer Sr., passed before his birth, and Harold was adopted by Daniel Sabol in 1959 after his mother, Regina, remarried. This foundation of family defined the man Harold became—one who understood that love is a choice and loyalty is a lifetime commitment.

To know Harold was to experience wisdom, laughter, and a steady stream of jokes. He was fair, honest, and profoundly trustworthy. As a faithful and active member of St. Anthony of Padua Church, he lived these values daily, serving as a pillar of faith for his church family. He was always ready to lend a hand for church events, especially when it involved cooking with his close friends, Dennis Ruggieri and Ed Ranucci.

Harold found joy in life's simple beauties whether it was the thrill of a Philadelphia Eagles game (Go Birds!), the speed of a NASCAR race or a quiet afternoon enjoying the weather and conversation with close friends he had a way of making the simplest moments feel full. He took immense pride in his home and yard, and was a talented cook who believed every occasion was an opportunity to share love through a good meal. In his younger years, he found peace in the outdoors, spending much of his time camping and fishing with his close friend Frank Longo.

Harold’s deep sense of loyalty was most evident in his devotion to his mother, Regina, whom he proudly and faithfully cared for in their family home until her passing in 2023.

When faced with his diagnosis, Harold met the challenge with the same tenacity and quest for knowledge that he applied to all things. A self-educated advocate for his own health, he never veered off "Faith Street." He viewed every extra day as a gift from God, thanking Him daily for every miracle—large and small. He remained deeply grateful for his healthcare team, his loyal friends, and his "prayer warriors" who walked beside him through each step and phase of his battle.

He is survived by a community of friends and loved ones who will forever remember him as a man of honor and an enduring spirit. He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Regina Sabol; his brother, Michael Sabol; and his biological father, Harold Wolsieffer Sr.

Service Information:

Services will be held on April 27, 2026 at St. Anthony of Padua Church beginning with calling hours at 10:00 am and Mass at 11:00 am. A luncheon in his honor will follow at De Gennaro’s at 12:30 pm.

A Special Note of Thanks

We wish to extend our heartfelt gratitude to those who walked beside him with such unwavering loyalty and love. We are especially grateful to his closest friends, who were his strength and his joy: Erica Rosengrant, children & family, Ed and Cathy Ranucci, Frank and Donna Longo, Rose Bayer, Jennifer Bayer, Dennis Ruggieri, Dave Novobilski, Angelo and Maria Pirri, Steve and Lin Mileo.

Our deepest appreciation goes to the Lourdes doctors and staff, with a special thank you to the ICU nurses for their exceptional compassion and skill. You treated Harold with the dignity and respect a warrior deserves, and for that, we are forever grateful.

To his prayer warriors and the parish family at St. Anthony of Padua: thank you for being the miracles he thanked God for every day. You were the light on his journey down Faith Street.

"I accepted things for what they were, changed what I could, and trusted God for the rest."

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