Obituary of Richard Fulton

FULTON – Richard “Dick” 74, of Hastings, formerly of Colver, passed away suddenly December 21, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center. Born July 21, 1943 in Colver, son of the late Robert and Aldine Marie (McTigue) Fulton. Preceded in death by first wife Irene “Toots” (Kerekes) Fulton; grandson Joseph Rodman; brother Archie Fulton and brother-in-law Russell Watson. Survived by wife, Karen Cunningham Fulton, to whom he was married 13 years and his children: John Fulton, Johnstown; Kari Hill, Armagh; Wayne (Deb) Fulton, Florida; and Karen’s children: Jess (Randy) Brothers, Colver; Dave (Jessy) Burskey, Carrolltown; Matt (Dana) Baum, Irvona; grandchildren: Sara Cochran, Steven Johnston, Nicole Hill, Godfree Rodman, Sammie, Tyler & Brianna Brothers, Dave & Ally Burskey, Kassidi, Karli, Kallista, & Kason Baum; and great-grandchildren: Jace, Chelsea & Godfree. Also survived by brother and sisters: Robert Fulton, Harrisburg; Carole Watson, Idaho; and Jo-Lynn (Gene) Roush, Nanty Glo and sister-in-law Toni Fulton, Colver. Dick had been employed at Bethlehem Steel and retired from Hastings Machine. He was a US Army veteran. He enjoyed Country Music, playing guitar, was a Harley Davidson motorcycle enthusiast and a self-described computer nerd. Friends will be received to celebrate his life from 5:00 t0 8:00 p.m., Tuesday at the Askew-Houser Funeral Homes, Inc., Ebensburg. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations in Dick’s memory to the Moose Heart Charities (www.moosecharities.org)