Thomas Edward Harbaugh, Sr., 83, of Chesapeake Beach passed away November 3, 2025. He was born November 23, 1941 in Washington, DC to James Austin and Arlene (Wishard) Harbaugh. Tom worked for the Office of Naval Intelligence for over 30 years, retiring in 2011. Tom was an avid tennis player and coach. He coached and taught tennis lessons for 35 years and started the tennis program at Northern High School. He was also the assistant basketball coach for many years at Northern and Huntingtown High Schools with head coach and good friend Rick Weber.
Tom was preceded in death by his wife Irene Harbaugh, granddaughter Leah Clark, and brothers William and Ray Harbaugh. He is survived by his daughter Fran Clark of Chesapeake Beach, sons Ted Harbaugh of Corvallis, OR, Sam Harbaugh and his wife Mellissa of Churchton, and Ryan Harbaugh and his wife Jennifer of Huntsville, AL, 6 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and brothers James and Freddie Harbaugh.
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Cecilia Cortes-Peck
November 7 – Obituary: Thomas Edward Harbaugh, Sr.
When you meet someone who has a ready smile, kind, and welcoming, it uplifts you and your day. These are some of the precious gifts Tom had. We were gifted by his presence and the good in him. He shared them with everybody. He took his work seriously whether at the Naval Intelligence, county school sports and recreation and any volunteer work. He was his own person and knew good can only come from being good to others. He lived his life without complaining, took every challenge as it came. He didn’t speak much but only when needed and trusted all things to God’s Providence. May the angels now bring your soul to paradise and rest in God’s peace… to us coach, friend and model usher of JDW; widower, father, father in law, grandfather, and brother to all of his loving family.
Peace, Cecilia
Phil Weiner
November 7 – Obituary: Thomas Edward Harbaugh, Sr.
I got to know Tom close to 40 years ago as we were both avid Tennis players. He was one of the best players in Calvert County. Tom was always friendly and personable, however, was quite competitive on the court. He taught many lessons through Parks and Rec through the years, in addition to private lessons. Tom will be missed and remember by all that knew him.
Ron Nahas
November 6 – Obituary: Thomas Edward Harbaugh, Sr.
Tom was a really great person. Most church members probably knew him as an Usher at JDW because he was always at the Vigil Mass opening the door for parishioners and greeting people at the front door with a BIG smile and a hearty “Welcome”. Tom also liked to go out with our small group for dinner and really liked the lasagna at Three Brothers (he managed to eat every little piece and all the sauce) . He also liked the ribs at Adams Ribs, a full breakfast on Community Sunday and spending time with the Knights of Columbus. Generally a quite guy, Tom managed to make everyone around him happy and glad to see him. Tom will be missed by all who knew him. May you rest in piece with the Lord!
Sharon n Phill Coulson
November 6 – Obituary: Thomas Edward Harbaugh, Sr.
We will miss his beautiful smile as he greated all who entered the doors @JDW
Rest in peace Tom you have earned it.
Gary R. Nagy
November 5 – Obituary: Thomas Edward Harbaugh, Sr.
Tom was one of the best ushers at Jesus the Divine Word Church. He loved to cheerfully greet everyone with big “Welcome! Everyone’s welcome”
Gary Smith
November 5 – Obituary: Thomas Edward Harbaugh, Sr.
I just learned of Tom’s passing, I’ve been out of town. I first met when I became an usher at Jesus Divine Word. He would always greet me at the door always saying “welcome welcome”. We both served as ushers for several years and became friends, he will be greatly missed. Rest in peace Tom we now have the watch..!!
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