Richard Audley HAAS, 69, of Avonmore passed away peacefully with his family by his side on November 26, 2020. He was born October 8, 1951, and the son of the late Audley and Donna (Cricks) HAAS. He was a United States Army Veteran and a self-employed truck driver for 422 Homes. Rich enjoyed the outdoors, often coon hunting and riding his side-by-side. He spent a lot of time admiring horses and the countryside while working on his Ford trucks. He loved the time he had with his close friends and the memories he made with his daughters and especially, his grandchildren.
Rich is survived by his wife, Ada May HAAS of Avonmore; five daughters: Penny Carlson of Apollo, Patricia HAAS of Big Run, Kathrine (Martin) HAAS Rager of New Florence, Barbara (David) Crissman of Shelocta, Brenda (Paul) McAfoose of Avonmore; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Denise (William) Beatty of Vandergrift and Jeanne (Charles) Allen of Elderton; as well as many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Family and friends will be received on Sunday, November 29, 2020, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm and on Monday, November 30, 2020, from 11:00 until the time of service at 12:00 pm with Pastor Lee Rupert officiating. All visitations and services will be at the Janette L. Gamble Funeral Home Inc. 2842 River Road Vandergrift, PA 15690, 724-567-7006. Interment will take place at the Ridge View Cemetery with full military honors by the Vandergrift Honor Guard. Online condolences may be made at gamblefh.com
Due to state mandates concerning the COVID-19 pandemic, the capacity at visitations will be limited. Please wear a mask and observe social distancing protocols.