Russell States

Russell Wilson States, 70, Indiana, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022 while at his residence.

He was born February 28, 1952 in Punxsutawney to Keith and Catherine (Henry) States.

Russell was a member of the Indiana Eagles, Elks, Moose, Allied Club, Indiana County Police Association and the Fraternal Order of Police, Rhododendron Lodge #33. Russell faithfully served his community as a police officer for 28 years retiring with the rank of Detective Sergeant. After retirement, he enjoyed woodworking, coin collecting, but mostly he loved spending time with his family and friends. Russell will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend to many. 

Surviving is his beloved wife, Patricia (Campbell) States; daughters, Carrie (States) Wickline and her husband, Bill and Amanda (States) Pastore and her husband, Mike; grandchildren, Nicholas and Zachary Storch, Logan Wickline, Michael and Madelyn Pastore; sister, Cheryl Michalec and her husband, Les; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Russell was preceded in death by his parents.

Friends will be received on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the John A. Lefdahl Funeral Home. An additional hour of viewing will be held on Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. with a funeral service to immediately follow in the Lefdahl Chapel.

Private interment will take place in the Fairview Cemetery.

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