Justin C. Gearty Sr.

Justin C. Gearty Sr.

Justin Gearty Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 8 to Jan. 10, 2008.
GEARTY – Justin C. Sr., 74, Richland, passed away Jan. 8, 2008, at home. Born Dec. 19, 1933, in Johnstown, son of late James and Mary (Miller) Gearty. Preceded in death by grandson, Sam; brother, Oscar; and stepsisters, Joyce and Betty. Survived by wife of 29 years, former Candi Erickson; children: Justin Patrick, and wife, Kathy, Richland; Candace, Johnstown; Justin C. Jr., Harrisburg; and Jennifer N., Richland; and seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; also survived by special granddaughter, Alysia M. Gearty. Member of Bethany United Methodist Church. Army veteran having served in the Korean War. Retired from Bethlehem Steel after 33 years of service. Friends received from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Henderson Funeral Home, East Hills. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Richland Mausoleum, Pastor Jeff Vanderhoff. Everyone is asked to please meet at the mausoleum. Military rites will be conducted by Conemaugh Valley Detachment Marine Corps League. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the family.

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January 9, 2008

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Michele McGinnis

January 11, 2008

My deepest sympathy. I hope you know we are there whenever you need us.

Mary and Allison Roles

January 10, 2008

Dear Candi and Jennifer, Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss, our thoughts are with you and your family.

Kathy Heinrich

January 9, 2008

Dear Candi - I am so sorry to hear of Bud's passing. My condolences also to Justin and Jennifer. You all are in my thoughts and prayers!

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