84, Hastings, PA, passed away

July 13, 2023, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center surrounded by his family. Born January 16, 1939, to the late Ralph and Mae (Fritz) Strittmatter. Preceded in death

by his devoted wife of 53 years, Margaret (Thomas) whom he married on April 18, 1959; in-laws, Leo and Mary (Cunningham) Thomas; and sisters-in-laws, Ethel Adams, Agatha Ott, and Rosemary Cihan. He was blessed and survived by his five children, Lori (Michael)

McDevitt, Revloc; Mark (Cindy) Strittmatter, Indiana; Jeffrey (Janet) Strittmatter, Ebensburg; Michael (Marie) Strittmatter, Pittsburgh; and Chris (Jenni) Strittmatter,

Bridgeville; grandchildren: John Sever, Holly (Rick) Boring, Phil (Nichole) Sever, Hunter (Tiffany) Strittmatter, Evan and Brandon Strittmatter, Megan (Eric)

Shellenberger, Lindsey Strittmatter, Abigail,Thomas and Elizabeth Strittmatter; step-grandchildren: Katie and Jordan McDevitt, Nathan (Sarah) Buck, and Thomas (Morgan) Buck; great-grandchildren: Isabelle and Emily Sever, Kaitlyn Hazie, Ricky Boring, Aria, Talia, and Taren Server, Asher Buck, and Xander Shellenberger; brothers, Boyd (Rose) Strittmatter, and Dan (Kim) Strittmatter; sister-in-law, Bernice Albright; brother-in-

law, Donald (Karen) Thomas; and numerous nieces and nephews. Fritz was employed for nearly 50 years with the North Cambria Fuel Company in Indiana, PA where he

worked as an equipment operator, mechanic, and supervisor. He enjoyed spending time with his family, working in his garage repairing lawn equipment, and relaxing on his porch while listening to classical music and smoking his pipe. Fritz was a lifelong member of the St. Bernard Parish in Hastings. Family and friends will be received Sunday, July 16, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m.at Easly-Hindman Funeral Home, 333 Beaver St., Hastings, PA 16646. Mass will be held Monday, July 17, 11 a.m. at St. Bernard Parish, Fr. Thaddeus Rettger, OSB, Celebrant. Viewing one hour prior at the church. Interment to follow at St. Boniface Chapel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to St. Bernard Parish for the continuing maintenance needs of the St. Boniface Chapel. Arrangements in care of Easly-Hindman Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc.,

"Exclusive Provider of Veterans and Family Memorial Care." Condolences may be made at

HindmanFuneralHomes.com