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The Associated Press Updated 3:05 PM Tuesday, February 9, 2010

BOARDMAN, Ohio — Authorities say a 63-year-old man Ohio man was found dead under snow in his yard, with his shovel next to him.

Police in Boardman Township say the body of George Harris was discovered Monday morning by search crews using dogs. Authorities suspect he died while clearing snow sometime over the weekend.

The area outside Youngstown in northeast Ohio received 9 inches of snow Friday and Saturday.

Police say neighbors of Harris contacted his relatives when he wasn't seen during the weekend. Also, his church became concerned Sunday when Harris didn't show up to play the organ as scheduled.

The Mahoning County Coroner's office said Tuesday that Harris had coronary artery disease and died of natural causes.

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February 09, 2010 08:02 PM EST

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