Obituary

Fochtman, Robert, 81, Johnstown, passed away November 19, 2012 at Laurelwood Care Center. Born June 7, 1931 in Johnstown. Son of Blaine and Gertrude (Felten) Fochtman. Preceded in death by parents, grandson Stephen Fochtman, and sister Roseanne McLeary. Survived by wife of 57 years, Loretta Leonardis and children: Patti (Ron) Hankinson, Michelle (Ken) St.Clair, Kathy (Ray) Diamond, Tom Fochtman and friend Karyn Shaw, Jackie (Brian) Riffle and Ken (Paula Rolt) and former daughter-in-law, Cindy Ickes. Also survived by grandchildren: Lindsay Hankinson, Shane (Dana) Hankinson, Brett Hankinson, Amanda St.Clair, Laura St.Clair, Neil (Logan) Diamond, Jaclyn (Josh) Feathers, Rob (Fiance Lydia Lehman) Fochtman, Dane (Shana) Fochtman, Kalynne Rainey, Alan (Amber) Waters, Tom (Sarah) Riffle, Sean Riffle, Jonathan and Erin Fochtman and great grandchildren: Chase and Brody Diamond, Lexie Feathers, Gabby and Geonna Riffle and sisters Mary (Mel) Schatz, Jean (Sam) Gindlesperger, Jane (Hap) Miller. Bob was retired from U. S. Steel Corp after 35 years of service and a former employee of Emglo and McIlwain School Bus Lines. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 11308, Life member of Disabled American Veterans, Korean War Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient. He was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan; loved camping, hunting, fishing and spending time with his wife and kids and especially all the grandchildren and great grandchildren. At his request, there will be no viewing. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Andrew’s Roman Catholic Church on Wednesday at 10:00 am, Fr. Angelo Patti, Celebrant. Interment St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Windber PA. Military rites to be performed by Menoher VFW Post 155. Arrangements in care of Hindman Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc. “Exclusive Provider of Veterans and Family Memorial Care.”