Richard R. Haselbarth

Richard R. "Tink" Haselbarth, 87, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. He was born May 6, 1928, in Salisbury, a son of the late George and Myrtle Rearick Haselbarth. Prior to his retirement, Tink was a delivery driver for Bittner Tire & Supply and R&W Oil Company. He was a lifetime member and Chaplain of Circleville Volunteer Fire Department and was a veteran of the Korean War, having served in the Army. He was also a member of the Calvary Assembly Church, Salisbury Lions Club and the Salisbury American Legion. Tink enjoyed baking, gardening and reading the newspaper. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Hinebaugh Haselbarth; and sister, Helen Foley. He is survived by his two daughters, Pam Holderfield and her husband, James, Lisa Prejza and her husband, John; grandson, Casey Holderfield and his wife, Nicole; great-granddaughter, Reese Holderfield; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends were received Thursday at the JAMES W. SHIRLEY FUNERAL HOME, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. A funeral service was held Friday at the Circleville Fire Hall. Interment was in Salisbury Cemetery, Salisbury.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Circleville Volunteer Fire Department or Calvary Assembly Church. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.