Robert D. Hayes

Hayes, Robert D. “Pappy Bob”, 79, Geistown. Died June 8, 2011, at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh. Born May 30, 1932, in Paint Twp. Son of the late Robert H. and Thelma M. (Wirick) Hayes. Also preceded in death by Mother and Father in law, Frank and Eileen (Cronin) Ruff; and sister in law, Beverly Ruff Dziki. Survived by Wife of 56 years, Dennice (Ruff) Hayes; Daughter Annie Hayes, Geistown; son Robert H. Hayes 11, Geistown; grandchildren, Mark Robert Hayes and Robert Tyler Hayes, both of Johnstown. Brother of P. James, married to the former Denise L. (Weaver), Geistown; brother in law, Joseph Dziki, Westmont; also nieces, nephews and many close cousins. 1950 graduate of Johnstown High School. Sargent in U,S. Marine Corps, First Marines, 7th Regiment, C Company. A Korean War Veteran with two tours and a Purple Heart Recipient. Received a Bachelor of Science Degree from University of Pittsburgh and a Masters Degree in Industrial Arts from St. Francis University. Retired with 36 years service at Johnstown Plant, Bethlehem Steel Corp. mostly in the Industrial Engineering Dept. Member of First Lutheran Church. A devoted Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Marine and Friend who enjoyed the outdoors, working with the ground and taking care of his grandchildren, Mook and TyMan. Private Visitation and Funeral Service with Rev. Eleanor Abarno, Officiating. Interment at Richland Cemetery with military rites by Conemaugh Valley Marine Corps League Detachment #287. Family is being served by the Harris Funeral Home, 500, Cherry Lane, Richland. (Online condolences may be posted at www.wharrisfueneralhome.com)