Richard G. Newill

Newill, Richard G., 62, Conemaugh, formerly of Dawson, PA. Died suddenly May 31, 2014, at home. Born Nov. 23, 1951, Connellsville, PA.  Son of the late John Richard and Alverta June (Cable) Newill. Also preceded in death by nephew, Brian Campbell; brother-in law, Patrick Campbell; and father-in-law, Anthony Kowal.  Survived by wife of 17 years, Veronica “Ronnie” (Kowal); sister, Karen (Newill) Campbell; daughters, Amanda Newill and Elizabeth Newill; and 2 grandsons; mother-in-law, Patricia Kowal; sister-in-law, Patti (Kowal) Meyers. Numerous nieces and nephews. 1969 graduate of Frazier High School in Perryopolis, PA. 1972 graduate of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. Employed by Walnut Medical Services and formerly employed at Winchester Optical in Greensburg, PA. New member of St. John Gualbert Cathedral. Member of Allied Artists of Johnstown, Cambria County Community Arts Center, American Artists Professional League in New York City and numerous other art clubs in western PA. He was selected to design an ornament for the White House Christmas tree and also won numerous awards for his artwork. Rich was a wonderful and caring husband who will be greatly missed. Friends received 4-8 PM Monday at the Baker-Harris Funeral Chapel, Conemaugh where Vigil service will be held. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 AM Tuesday at St. John Gualbert Cathedral. Very Rev. James F. Crookston, Pastor. Committal at Assumption Cemetery, Parkhill. (Online condolences may be posted to www.wharrisfuneralhome.com)