Richard H. "Dick" Farnsworth
, 71, of 811 Washington Street, St. Marys, died at his home on Friday, November 2, 2012 following a battle with cancer.
He was born August 20, 1941 in New Millport, PA, a son of the late Russell and Bertha Chittister Farnsworth.
On February 4, 1967 in St. Marys Church, he married Joan Hoffman Farnsworth, who survives.
Dick was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having been discharged in January of 1968. He made his career working at St. Marys Carbon and Stackpole Carbon Company. He also spent time as a truck driver and working at the All American Car Wash. In addition to spending time with his family, he enjoyed hunting with his grandsons and visiting the casino's. He was an avid Steelers fan and greatly enjoyed rooting for the team.
In addition to his wife of more than 45 years, Joan Hoffman Farnsworth, he is survived by:
Daughter: Melinda, Mrs. Martin Sorg, Johnsonburg
Daughter: Michele, Mrs. Robert DeCecchis, Johnsonburg
5 Grandchildren
Matthew Neubert and his wife Alexandra of Baden, PA
Jonathan DeCecchis of Pittsburgh
Maria Neubert of St. Marys
Marissa Neubert of Johnsonburg
Kaylee DeCecchis of Johnsonburg
Brother: Ronald Farnsworth, Clearfield
Brother: Chuck Farnsworth, Indianapolis, IN
Brother: Bob Farnsworth, Bradford
Sister: Sandra, Mrs. Hunter Baker, Mackville, KY
Sister: Virginia Weidow, Kane
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by
3 Sisters: Helen Pardee, Norma Farnsworth and Mabel Anderes
3 Brothers: Russ, Arch and Tom Farnsworth
A
Mass of Christian Burial
for Richard H. Farnsworth will be Celebrated at the St. Mary's Catholic Church, Church Street, St. Marys, on Monday, November 5, 2012 at 10:00 AM with Rev. Meinrad Lawson, O.S.B., as Celebrant.
Military Honors will be conducted by the St. Marys Servicemen's Burial Detail.
Burial will follow in the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation
will be at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home on Sunday afternoon from 2-5 PM.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Community Nurses Hospice, 757 Johnsonburg Rd., Suite 200, St. Marys, PA 15857
Lynch-Green Funeral Home is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be placed at www.LynchGreen.com