BUFFALO MILLS, Pa. — Harry Richard “Rick” Adams died at his home in Buffalo Mills, Feb. 22, 2013 after many years on dialysis.
He was born Jan. 2, 1960. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willard A. Adams and Eleanor Jane Adams Raupach.
He is survived by his daughters, Samantha Mills and her husband Justin, Everett, Pa. and Ashleigh Haggerty and husband Eric, North Carolina; grandchildren, Rebekah, Elijah and Rachel Mills and Lexie and Emma Haggerty; his sisters, Jennifer Kennell, Kim Mills and brother, Timothy Adams all of Cumberland.
Mr. Adams was a graduate of Allegany High School. He was formerly employed at National Jet, Memorial Hospital and Exxon Service in Everett. He was recognized by Exxon for his bravery during an armed robbery. Rick disarmed the thief and held him until the police arrived.
As did his mother, Rick donated his body to science to further the education of the medical students at University of Pittsburgh.
A private memorial service is planned.
Obituaries
HARRY R. “RICK” ADAMS [Buffalo Mills, Pa]
- Obituaries
-
-
DAVID T. WALTERS [Cresaptown]
David Taylor Walters, 77, of Cresaptown, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2013, at the Western Maryland Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.
-
EDWARD P. MILLER [Barton]
Edward Paul Miller, 88, of Dogwood Flat, Barton, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 24, 2013, while resting peacefully at his home.
-
EILEEN (EBERT) SCHULLER [Boone, N.C.]
Eileen Ebert Schuller, 91, of Boone, formerly of Romney, W.Va., passed away Monday, May 13, 2013, at Glenbridge Health and Rehabilitation in Boone.
-
JOSEPH L. ARNONE SR. [Frostburg]
Joseph L. Arnone Sr., 88, of Frostburg, passed away Friday, May 24, 2013, at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center.
-
DANIEL S. “STUMPY” RHODES [Swanton]
Daniel “Stumpy” Stuart Rhodes, 53, of Swanton, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at his home.
-
SHIRLEY L. DUNITHAN [Elk Garden, W.Va.]
Shirley Lynn (Dawson) Dun-ithan, 62, of Elk Garden, W.Va., died on Thursday, May 23, 2013, at home, surrounded by her family.
-
ROSEMARY MCMAHON [Cumberland]
The most amazing grandmother in the world, Rosemary McMahon, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2013. Rosie’s adoring husband was John Edward McMahon, the most amazing grandfather in the world, who died on May 23, 2008. They were married for 60 years.
-
DARLA J. CRABTREE [Oldtown]
Darla JoAnn Crabtree, 82, of Oldtown, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2013, at the Western Maryland Regional Medical Center.
-
MICHAEL F. WAGELEY
Michael Franklin Wageley, 35, of Cumberland, went to be with the Lord after a short courageous battle with cancer.
-
MARY M. MANN [Keyser, W.Va.]
Mary M. Mann, 93, of Maple Avenue, Keyser, passed away Friday, May 24, 2013, at Frostburg Village Assisted Living, Frostburg.
- More Obituaries Headlines
-
