Obituary

Stewart, William J., 65, Johnstown, passed away March 7, 2016.  Son of the late Charles J. and Pauline (Bowman) Stewart.  Preceded in death by son, Patrick “Stu” Stewart and brother, Richard Stewart. Survived by wife Kathryn “Kitty” (Greene) Stewart of Johnstown; son Chris, married to Kim (Cunkelman); and their children; Christian, Rylie, and Addison, all of Canonsburg, PA; brother, Frank Stewart, married to Debbie (Formento), Damascus, MD; sisters-in-law, Nancy Stewart, Michigan City, IN; LuAnn Hamen, married to Ronald, Camphill; Michele Brown, married to Rev. Michael, Monmouth Junction, NJ; brother-in-law, Michael Greene, Harrisburg; daughter-in-law, Cynthia Stewart, Shanksville;  “Gabby” the cat, and many nieces and nephews.  He served in the PA National Guard.  Retired state senator and consultant for WJS Alpine Consulting.  He was a PA state representative from 1977 – 1987 for the 72nd District and PA Senator from 1987 – 1996 for the 35th District. Former owner of Hesselbein’s and electrician for Bethlehem Steel Corp.  He enjoyed watching old movies, loved music, and loved spending time with his grandchildren.  Bill was a loyal Pittsburgh Penguins fan and was known to fix anything.  Friends received Sunday, March 13th from 2-7 p.m. at Hindman Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., 1521 Frankstown Rd. where funeral service will be celebrated Monday, March 14th at 11 a.m., Father Chuck Bridges, officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Cambria and Somerset County Camp Cadet at www.cambriacountycampcadet.org or 100 Casale Ct., Ebensburg, PA 15931.  Arrangements in care of Hindman Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., “Exclusive Provider of Veterans and Family Memorial Care.”  Condolences may be made at HindmanFuneralHomes.com