Richard J. ‘Dick’ Hnatkovich

Richard J. “Dick” Hnatkovich, 68, Patton, passed away Saturday. He was born in Spangler, son of the late George and Elizabeth Hnatkovich. He was also preceded in death by four siblings. Surviving are his wife, Wanda; children: Brian, Jennifer Eckenrod and Julie Fitzpatrick; nine grandchildren; siblings: Michael, George, Jim, Ray, Sue and Laura; special family: Cathy, Bill and Fred; and special friend, Sharon. Visitation is from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at Moriconi Funeral Home Inc., Northern Cambria; and from 10 until the 11 a.m. Funeral Mass Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, at St. Benedict Church.