Obituary

Brilhart, Lesley J. “Les”, 86, Hollsopple, passed away May 15, 2024, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born December 20, 1937, in Heshbon, PA, to the late Joseph and Mary (Stepko) Brilhart. Preceded in death by siblings, Joe Brilhart; Dorothy Cummings; Eleanor Martyak; Mildred Wilfong; and granddaughter, Treena Burkett Roddy. Survived by loving wife of almost 66 years, Loretta (Cooper) Brilhart; son, Les “Budd” Brilhart (Kathy); Debbie Paul (Gene); Mary Lou Antolik (Bob); grandchildren, Heather Stouffer (Adam); Travis Antolik (Carynn); great granddaughters, Adalee and Ayla Antolik; step-grandson, Shane Burkett (Missy) and their daughter, Rylee; and siblings, Gerald “Fee” Brilhart (Mary Ann); and Marilyn Jurcevich. Les was an avid bowler. He bowled in the Steelworker Good Fellowship League for 60 years and the Saturday Night Special League for 32 years. In Les’ younger days, he played basketball and softball in the church leagues. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Church of the Brethren and worked for Crane Company, Bethlehem Steel and RTI. He retired from Bethlehem and RTI. Les loved the outdoors, hunting, and fishing. He was a jack of all trades and could fix anything. He also loved gardening, planting flowers, pruning trees, and spending time with family, who he dearly loved. Family will receive friends Sunday May 19th from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at Hindman Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., 1521 Frankstown Rd., where a service will be held Monday at 11 a.m. Pastor Rob Wolf, officiating. Donations may be made in Les’ memory to New Day or to a charity of your choice. Arrangements in care of Hindman Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., “Exclusive Provider of Veterans and Family Memorial Care.” Condolences may be made at HindmanFuneralHomes.com