Rudolph J. Kardos, 92, of Parks Township passed away Saturday, March 30, 2019. He was born on August 23, 1926 and the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Bolega) Kardos. Rudy was a Veteran of the United States Navy, and retired from Allegheny Ludlum's Bagdad plant where he was a crane operator. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace in East Vandergrift. His greatest joy was spending time with his family, riding his Gold Wing motorcycle, and traveling to the mountains. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Clara Klingensmith Kardos; a daughter, Lori (Allen) Leard of Parks Township; a brother Paul (Paulette) Kardos of Florida; and two cats: Red and Puss. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers Charles, Frank, Joseph, and Steve, and sisters Velma, Klaric, and Lil Cesario, as well as siblings John and Carmella who died in infancy. Family and friends will be received on Monday, April 1, 2019 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm located at The Janette L. Gamble Funeral Home Inc. 2842 River Road Vandergrift, PA 15690, (724) 567-7006 and on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 11:00 am at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church 400 Kennedy Ave East Vandergrift, PA 15629 with Father Michael Sciberras as celebrant, followed by a tribute from the Vandergrift Honor Guard. Online condolences may be made at gamblefh.com.