Russell Lincoln Wingard, of Warren, Pennsylvania, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center.

Born on February 12, 1941, in Ridgway, Pennsylvania, Russell was the youngest son of the late Earl Sanford Wingard and Alma Mae Hidinger Wingard.

He graduated on June 4, 1959, from Ridgway High School. Russell was on active duty in the United States Navy from April 7, 1960, until June 29, 1964. As an Aviation Ordnanceman Petty Officer Second Class, he was assigned to the USS Kitty Hawk (CVA-63), a supercarrier that had a notable deployment history, including operations during the Vietnam War.

Following 35 years of employment as a Tool & Die Maker with Osram Sylvania, Russell retired on February 29, 2000. For over 50 years, he was an active member of the Church of Christ.

An avid outdoorsman, his greatest passions included gardening, hunting, fishing, trapping, and trap shooting. Russell was a Lifetime Member of the National Rifle Association, National Trappers Association, North American Hunting Club, and the Pine Grove Sportsmen’s Club. He was also a member of the Farnsworth Trout Club, several other rod and gun clubs, and the YMCA. A zealous Pittsburgh Steelers fan, Russell was a volunteer at The Toy Shoppe in Warren and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

In addition to his parents, Russell was predeceased by his two older brothers and their wives: Reynolds Earl Wingard (Joyce Cromwell Wingard) and Phillip Alvin Wingard (Phyllis Anna Wolfe Wingard) and was the last surviving member of his immediate family.

Russell is survived by his wife, Linda Bean Wingard, and her family; his children: Jeffrey Allen Wingard (Yvonne Marie James Wingard) of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Jennifer Marie Wingard of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Jody Russell Wingard (Jennifer Lee Koehler) of Gainesville, Virginia, and Joy Ann Wingard of Los Angeles, California; his grandchildren: Joshua James Wingard, Julia Ann Wingard, Jack Christopher Wingard, and Jason Russell Wingard; the mother of his children, Karen Ann Wingard, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions can be sent in Russell’s name to the Pine Grove Sportsmen’s Club, P. O. Box 116, Russell, Pennsylvania 16345 or to The Toy Shoppe (checks made payable to Penn-Soil RC&D with “Toy Shoppe” in the memo line), 4000 Conewango Avenue, Warren, Pennsylvania 16365.

Sympathy cards and messages of condolence may be shared with The Wingard Family, 102 Bostwick Drive, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15229. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com., or on the funeral home Facebook page.

Interment at Munderf Cemetery in Munderf, Pennsylvania will be private and held at the convenience of the family.

The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc. has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.