Harriet Gelvar

Harriet Wenda Gelvar (nee Lipsitz), of Pikesville, MD, passed away on Monday, June 22nd, 2026, at the age of 87. She is survived by her loving children Eric (Sheri) Gelvar and Shawn Gelvar (Howard Ostrow); and known as Grandmommy to her cherished grandchildren, Cody Gelvar, Jake Gelvar, Evy Gelvar, Jordan Ostrow and Mica Ostrow. Harriet was predeceased by her beloved husband of 60 years, Burton Gelvar; dear sister, Carole (Barry) Kanefsky; and loving parents, Bonnie and Philip Lipsitz.

Services at Maryland Friedel Lodge Cemetery, on Wednesday, June 24th, 2026, at 3:00 pm. Please omit flowers. Contributions in her memory may be sent to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741 or Crohns & Colitis Foundation, 733 Third Avenue, Ste. 510, New York, NY 10017. The family will be in mourning at Suburban Club, 7600 Park Heights Ave, Pikesville, MD 21208, immediately following interment with a service at 7:00 pm. Continuing receiving on Thursday at the home of Sheri and Eric Gelvar, 112 Hawthorne Avenue, Pikesville, MD 21208, from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm, with a service at 7:30 am.