1943
Earl
2019
Earl "Sam" Wadsworth
April 21, 1943 — June 27, 2019
WADSWORTH – Earl R., “Sam,””Jingles,” 76, Richland, formerly of South Fork, died June 27, 2019; at home. Born April 21, 1943, in South Fork, son of Herbert B. and Evelyn L. (Bassett) Wadsworth. Preceded in death by parents; and beloved daughter, Kira K. Baumgardner.
Survived by loving wife of 54 years, Joan M. (Robinson) Wadsworth, whom he married September 11, 1964; daughters, Dawn D., wife of Todd Hall, New Florence; and Heather, wife of Shawn Bond, Richland; grandchildren, Rebecca, Melanie, Samantha, Lucy, Alexander, Brooke, Alyssa, Cameron and Logan; brothers, Gary, married to Janet (Hodge), Baltimore, Maryland; David, married to Sharon (Ricketts) Seattle, Washington; and sisters, Jane, widow of Danny L. Hutzel, Summerhill; and Janis, wife of William McAllister, Ohio.
Sam was a graduate of South Fork Croyle High School, class of 1961. He attended Parsons Junior College in Parson, Kansas; and was a graduate of Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, Kansas; earning a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education. Together with his wife he owned and operated Liberty Park. He was a gym teacher for Greater Johnstown Vo-tech and retired from the Forest Hills School District. He was an avid Penn State and Pittsburgh Steelers fan and cherished spending time with his grandchildren.
A private visitation and funeral service were held at Charles O. Dimond Funeral Home, Inc., South Fork.
Survived by loving wife of 54 years, Joan M. (Robinson) Wadsworth, whom he married September 11, 1964; daughters, Dawn D., wife of Todd Hall, New Florence; and Heather, wife of Shawn Bond, Richland; grandchildren, Rebecca, Melanie, Samantha, Lucy, Alexander, Brooke, Alyssa, Cameron and Logan; brothers, Gary, married to Janet (Hodge), Baltimore, Maryland; David, married to Sharon (Ricketts) Seattle, Washington; and sisters, Jane, widow of Danny L. Hutzel, Summerhill; and Janis, wife of William McAllister, Ohio.
Sam was a graduate of South Fork Croyle High School, class of 1961. He attended Parsons Junior College in Parson, Kansas; and was a graduate of Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, Kansas; earning a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education. Together with his wife he owned and operated Liberty Park. He was a gym teacher for Greater Johnstown Vo-tech and retired from the Forest Hills School District. He was an avid Penn State and Pittsburgh Steelers fan and cherished spending time with his grandchildren.
A private visitation and funeral service were held at Charles O. Dimond Funeral Home, Inc., South Fork.
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