Obituary

Bair, Richard J. Sr., 84, Johnstown, passed away July 6, 2026 at Windber Hospice. Born April 9, 1942. Son of Harvey F. and Harriet L. (Jones) Bair. Preceded in death by parents; loving wife, Judith Ann (Hoffman) Bair; brothers, Harvey Bair Jr., George Bair, and Jack Bair; and sister, Patricia Paonessa. Survived by children, Richard Bair Jr. of Johnstown, Tracy Smith (Russ) of Salix, Barbara Thomas (Cory) of Johnstown, Jeff Bair of Johnstown, and David Colesante (Deborah) of Houston, TX; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and special friend, Michelle Sarlouis. Richard proudly served our country in the U.S. Army and National Guard. He worked at Bethlehem Steel and was a self-employed logger. Richard loved to hunt and fish and was a member of the AMSLO Club and the German Austrian Hall. Family and friends will be received Thursday, from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at Hindman Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc., 1521 Frankstown Rd., Johnstown, PA 15906, where a funeral service will be held Friday at 11am, Pastor Nancy Hoover officiating. Interment to follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Military honors by VFW Post 155. Arrangements in care of Hindman Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., “Exclusive Provider of Veterans and Family Memorial Care.” Condolences may be made at HindmanFuneralHomes.com