C. Dean Wingard

Wingard, C. Dean, 75, of Richland. Died February 14, 2013, at Arbutus Park Manor surrounded by loving family and caring staff of Crossroads.  Born July 4, 1937, in Richland Township.  Son of Harvey R. and Mary E. (Hostetler) Wingard.  Preceeded in death by parents and sister, Nancy A., wife of Alex Refi, and nephew, Larry Wissinger.  Survived by wife of 52 years, Eleanor A. (Papinchak) Wingard, and children;  Lisa D., wife of Timothy Jones, of Windber; Carla J., wife of Randy Straw; Dean J., husband of Angela  (Zlater); and Mona J., wife of David D’Ambrosia, all of Richland.  Grandchildren; Danielle (Jones) Kalp, Shannon Jones, Kurtis Straw, Ethan and Brynn Wingard, and Nicholas, Adam and Matthew D’Ambrosia. Also survived by sister, Marion E., wife of Donald Wissinger, of Hyndman, PA; and loving brother, H. Jay, husband of Janice (Rich) Wingard, of Richland.  Also survived by many nieces, nephews and dear friends.  Dean served in the U.S. Army Reserves with the 424th Transportation Company, and with the 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, KY.  He started his banking career at the former Dale National Bank in 1955, and later became Senior Vice-President at Cenwest Bank.  Following the 1991 merger of Cenwest and Peoples Bank and Trust of Jennerstown with First Commonwealth Financial Corporation, Dean was named President of Peoples Bank where he served until his retirement.  He also served on the Board of Directors of Conemaugh Valley Mutual Insurance Company as Treasurer.  Dean enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing softball, golfing with his buddies, and following his children and grandchildren in school and in sports.  He loved being with people and enjoyed life.  He will be missed.  Member of Scalp Level Trinity UM Church, Windber, where funeral service will be held at 11 AM, Monday.  The Reverends Fred Monk, David Evans, and Deacon Tom Papinchak, officiating.  Friends received 2 – 8 PM, Sunday, at the Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane, Richland.  Interment at Richland Cemetery. (On-line condolences may be posted to www.wharrisfuneralhome.com)