Harley J. Poling, 77, of New Bedford died Friday April 2, 2004 at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of Shirley L. (Pastie) Poling.

Born and raised in Sidney, Ohio, the son of the late Harley and May (Beers) Poling, he lived in New Bedford since 1949.

He was a communicant of St. Francis of Assisi Church.

Mr. Poling was formerly employed as a waiter for various restaurants and catering services in the New Bedford area. He later was a driver for handicapped students and adults in this area.

Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Paula Nobrega and her husband James of New Bedford; a son, Thomas Poling and his wife Doris of Trophy Club, Texas; a brother, Thomas Poling of Sidney, Ohio; a sister, Clarabelle Brockway of Kingman, Arizona; four grandchildren, Jennifer Nobrega, Ashley Poling, Angela Poling, and Austin Poling; and several nieces and nephews.

He was the brother of the late Mildred Siegel, Kenneth Poling, and Naomi Shaffer.

His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday April 7, 2004 at 11 AM in St. Francis of Assisi Church. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Visiting hours at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford Wednesday morning 9-10:30 AM prior to the Funeral Mass.