Harry Thomas Adams

We would like to announce the passing of our father, who was 89 years old. He just celebrated his birthday with a porch party. M.Sgt. Harry T. Adams Jr., USAF Retired, Johnstown, died October 27, 2025. Born September 9, 1936, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by devoted and loving wife, Betty L. Adams whom he was married to for 68 years and passed on December 22, 2024; parents, Harry T. Adams Sr. and Eileen Adams; sons Harry T. Adams III and Mark C. Adams; sister, Patricia Dunn; brother William Adams. Survived by daughters Connie L. (Don) Petak and Patricia R. (Adams) Ribblett; granddaughter, Courtney (Bryan) Minnie; grandson, Kyle (Elise) Petak; great-granddaughter, Payton Rae Minnie; great grandson Caden Levi Petak and beloved feline "Baby"; brothers Ross (Willa) Adams, Wayne Adams; sister Pamela (Bob) Audrey, also numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews and cousins. Harry had been on dialysis for almost 9 years which took a toll on his heath. He was proud to have served his country in the U.S.A.F for 20 years. He later retired from the Johnstown United States Postal Service after 28 years. He loved being a veteran and would talk to anyone that would listen about his service career. He enjoyed bird watching, singing, going out for breakfast especially at Valley Dairy. We would always say "He lived to eat!" and sit on his porch. He also liked to send cards for every holiday. He would even send cards for holidays we did not know existed. He was a "one-of-a-kind man". He was a jokester and had a rare gift of telling jokes and making people laugh. We would like to send a special thank you to his caregivers Michael Doane and Elizabeth "Liz" Petruska who were there for him, not only as caretakers, but as his friend. We could not have done it without them. Special neighbor Terri Arnone who kept an eye on him. Davita Dialysis- Napoleon Street, Interim Healthcare and Conemaugh Home Health. Dad, give Mom a great big hug from us and treat her good in Heaven. We will miss you both tremendously. Forever, we will love you and always we will miss you. Friends will be received Saturday from 10 am until time of funeral service at 11 am at John Henderson Company Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cambria County Humane Society 736 Galleria Drive Ext. Johnstown PA, 15904 in his honor. Interment Grandview Cemetery where military rites will be conducted by VFW Menoher Post #155.

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