Brian Scott Harrold, Sr. MD

Brian Scott Harrold, Sr., M.D., 83, of Powell, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 15, 2014 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Brian was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on January 8, 1931 and was a long time resident of Massillon, Ohio and Fernandina Beach, Florida. The youngest of five siblings, all of whom were characters, Brian had a life-long love affair with science. As a young boy, he conducted a science experiment that led to an explosion that catapulted him out the second story window of his childhood home - now the Logan County History Center – broken bones the result. With nowhere to go but up, he became a respected pathologist, tirelessly diagnosing diseases and even appearing on an episode of American Justice where his keen intellect helped solve a crime. Brian took fashion cues and political advice from no one. He grew a goatee in political protest and was known to declare he was “deteriorating on schedule.” As a young man, he attended Culver Military Academy. He pursued higher education at Yale University, The Ohio State University and Jefferson Medical College. Brian also served as a Major in the United States Air Force. Survived by the mother of his children, Cynthia Williams and their children, Brian Jr. (Kathy) of Massillon, Ohio, Diane (Hesham) Hassan of Canton, Ohio, and Shawn (John) Karasarides of Powell, Ohio. Survivors from his marriage to Barbara Lindsay Harrold in 1979 include children, Michael (Suzanne) Freeze of Boston, Massachusetts, Michelle (Shawn) Yoder of Massillon, Ohio, James Freeze, Jill (Robert) Hart of Boston, Massachusetts, and Lindsay (Jason) Dillon of Killeen, Texas. He also is survived by 13 grandchildren and six great grandchildren as well as many loving nieces, nephews and other friends. He also leaves behind his beloved dog, “Bear” who is happily acclimating to a very full and busy household with his extended family. Brian was preceded in death by his parents, Milton Calvert and Odessyl Harrold, his wife Barbara Lindsay Harrold, and his siblings Milton Calvert, Jr., Robert Frances, Bruce Durston, and Lois Kennington Johnson. Brian led a full life, sharing his wisdom and logic without judgment. He cherished his family and was a constant source of comfort to those around him. He will be profoundly missed. A Memorial Service will be held on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2014 at 3:30 p.m. at the RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME AT POWELL, 450 W. Olentangy St. (Powell Rd./St. Rt. 750/1/4 mile east of Sawmill Pkwy) Powell, OH 43065. (614-792-1471). The family will receive guests beginning at 2:00. The family wishes to give special thanks to health care providers at Riverside Methodist Hospital for their loving care and support during Brian’s final weeks. Donations may be made to https://www.ohiohealth.com/foundation-riverside or www.humanesociety.org/donate. Please visit www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com to send condolences to the Harrold family.