Andrew John ‘Poncho’ Adams Sr.
Andrew John ‘Poncho’ Adams Sr., age 61, Republic, Pa., passed away at home on Sunday, March, 11, 2012.
He was born in Uniontown, Pa., on November 19, 1940 the son of Alex Adams and Julia Rose (Nagy) Adams.
‘Poncho’ graduated from the former German Township High School, Class of 1968.
He had worked for many years as a C o a l M i n e r at Robena, Dilsworth and the Consolidated Coal mines.
He was predeceased by his parents; and a nephew, Brian Lee Adams.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Linda (LaRose) Adams; children: Andrew John (Cindy) Adams Jr., Smithfield, Pa., and Krisa (Adrian) Walls, Uniontown, Pa.; grandchildren Sara Walls, Avery Walls and Aiden Walls; siblings: Agnes (Tom) Verska of Johns Creek, Georgia, Alex (Patrice) Adams, Maple Heights, Ohio, Arleen (Andrew) Spirnak of Canton, Michigan, Anna Marie (Bob) Mansuy of Tavares, Florida, Annette (Ron) Frasconi of Masontown, Pa., and Arthur Adams, Ronco, Pa.; stepson: Larry (Tracy) Ewing; stepgranddaughter, Paige Ude; and his in-laws: Sue and Joe Pluechel, Tony LaRose, and Angie and John Hamman.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Monagle and his Staff, UPMC Cancer Center, Fayette Home Care Hospice, and his ‘special nurse’ Diane.
Services will be private.
Professional services are by the JOHN S. MAYKUTH JR. FUNERAL HOME, 7 River Avenue, Masontown, PA 15461