Edward J. Wingard

Wingard, Edward J. Sr., 78, of Richland Twp., went to be with the Lord on July 18, 2012 at Arbutus Manor. He was born on February 24, 1934 in Johnstown. Son of Dorsey and Olive (Faint) Wingard. Preceded in death by parents and a sister, Elizabethann Boddiger. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Lois J. (Rudge) Wingard; daughter, Cynthia J., wife of William Cameron, Westmont; sons, Edward J. Jr., married to the former Patricia Mattern and Timothy J. Sr., married to the former Theresa Murphy all of Richland Township; grandchildren, Christy J. Cameron, Misty L. McGlone, Nicole J. Williams, Edward J. Wingard III, Timothy J. Wingard Jr., and Thomas W. and Eric J. Wingard; great granddaughter, Leighton E. Williams and several nieces and nephews. Edward was a 1952 graduate of Richland High School. He retired from Bethlehem Steel after 39 years of service as a Chainman in the Gautier Dept. and drove tour bus for Lodestar and McIlwain Bus Lines. Edward was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church. He enjoyed NASCAR, gardening and working on his home with Lois. Edward loved his entire family especially his grandchildren and great granddaughter and was a faithful blood donor at the Red Cross. At Edward’s request there will be no public viewing or service. Private entombment will be at Richland Cemetery Mausoleum at the convenience of the family. The family suggests contributions be directed to the Laurel Highlands Alzheimer’s Foundation, 317 Power Street, Johnstown, PA 15906 in memory of Edward. Special thanks to the Crossroads Unit at Arbutus Manor. The family is being served by the Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane, Richland. On line condolences may be posted to www.wharrisfuneralhome.com.