Richard C. Aaron, 56

Richard C. Aaron, 56, of 316 Lamplighter Mnr., Latrobe, PA formerly of Emporium died at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital in Latrobe on Saturday, (June 9, 2012) night.
He was born May 13, 1956 in Ft. Worth, Texas a son of Ben Aaron, Forestville, NY and Maureen Gross, Emporium

Mr. Aaron attended grade and high school in Emporium and one year iof high school in Port Allegany. He enlisted in the Army in 1973 and served until 1976. While in the Army he completed Military Police Training which he was very proud of. He spent the following year in Germany. Rick married Maria Azzato at St. Mark Church on May 10, 1980. He worked at Motor Coil and then GKN Sinter Metals where he had worked over 20 years as an inspector. After moving to Latrobe he worked several years in his field. Rick enjoyed everything he did with his children. He loved to hunt and fish and was an avid Penn State football fan. He was a wonderful father and son with a very kind heart. Rick was a member of the VFW.

Surviving
In addition to his Father and Mother
Son: Shane Aaron,
Daughter: Olivia Aaron,
Companion of several years: Susan Lewis, Latrobe
Uncle: Gary Gross
Aunt: Janice Letchem
Several: Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in Death By
Maternal Grandparents: Oliver and Marion Roynan Gross
Paternal Grandparents: Vincent Aaron
Paternal Grandmother: Violet Songer Manginell

There will be No Visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be Celebrated at St. Mark Catholic Church 235 East Fourth Street, Emporium on Friday (June 15, 2012) at 10:30 AM with Rev. Paul S. Siebert, Pastor, as Celebrant. A Military Service will be accorded by the Cameron County Memorial Detail.
Burial will be in the St. Mark Catholic Cemetery, Emporium.
Memorial Contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, Cameron Unit, P.O. Box 62, 135 W. Fourth St., Emporium, or to the Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library, 27 W. 4th St., PO Box 430, Emporium, PA 15834

Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net

BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.