Harry Richard Gattens (Dick)
February 22, 1948 - July 3, 2025
Harry Richard Gattens (Dick) Obituary
Lonaconing, MD - LONACONING [mdash] Harry Richard "Dick" Gattens, 77, of Lonaconing, died Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Sterling Care Frostburg Village. Born on February 22, 1948, in Keyser, W.Va., he was the son of the late Elmer Frederick Gattens and Mary Catherine (Foutz) Gattens.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, John Gattens.
Dick retired as a custodian from the Board of Education. He also worked as a dragline operator for most of his working career for various coal companies. In his spare time, he really enjoyed woodworking.
He leaves behind his wife, Brenda Gattens; two daughters, Julie Ann Harvey and Patty Sue Hanlin; four grandchildren; and he was like a grandfather to four more grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; sisters, Sharon Wright and husband, Bob; and Cindy Youngblood and husband, Harry; and Teri Lavin; brothers, Charles Gattens, and wife, Shirley; and Fred Gattens; an uncle, Gene "Buggs" Foutz, and wife, Diane; and numerous nieces and nephews.
As per Dick's request, he will be cremated and no services will be held. He is in the care of Wilhelm-Eakin Funeral Home, P.A., Lonaconing.
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Lonaconing, MD - LONACONING [mdash] Harry Richard "Dick" Gattens, 77, of Lonaconing, died Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Sterling Care Frostburg Village. Born on February 22, 1948, in Keyser, W.Va., he was the son of the late Elmer Frederick Gattens and Mary Catherine (Foutz) Gattens.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, John Gattens.
Published on July 6, 2025
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