John Richards

john richards

January 18, 1933 ~ October 1, 2017

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John “Jack” Allen Richards, 84, died, Sunday, October 1, 2017. He was born in Beaver County, Pennsylvania on January 18, 1933, to the late Charles E. and Florence Wallis Richards. Jack was a 1950 graduate of Lincoln High School in Pennsylvania. He attended Geneva College. Jack volunteered with Habitat for Humanity for many years. He served in the United States Army from 1954 until 1956, receiving a National Defense Service Medal, Army of Occupation Medal, and Good Conduct Medal. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his wife, Sandra Lee Hares Richards; four brothers, Carl, William, Earl, Thomas; three sisters, Mae, Nell, and Esther. He is survived by three sons, Martin (Caitlin McClanahan) Richards, John D. Richards, Job (Andrea) Richards; a daughter, Nita Richards; a sister-in-law, Lois Gay Richards; six grandchildren, Jamie Makin, Nathan Richards, Courtney May, Alexandrea Richards, Lauren Richards, Jessie Richards; and four great-grandchildren, Emma & Brantley May, and Carson & Olive Richards. The Graveside Service will be held at 2:30pm, Friday, October 6, 2017, at Camp Nelson National Cemetery, Nicholasville, KY. Rev. Keith Weldon will officiate. Visitation will be after 4pm, Thursday, October 5, 2017, Stith Funeral Home, Junction City. Memorial donations are suggested to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, PO Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202. The online guestbook is available at www.stithcares.com Visitation: after 4pm, Thursday, October 5, 2017, Stith Funeral Home, Junction City Graveside Service: 2:30pm, Friday, October 6, 2017, at Camp Nelson National Cemetery, Nicholasville, KY.

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  5. Condolences and prayers to the family. May your memories, in time, help to ease the pain of your loss. Thinking of you all. Jessica & Steve

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  6. Job, we are so sorry for the lose of your dad. You and Your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you all, Bev and Steve

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  11. Jack was such a sweetheart. You could tell he loved his family especially his grandchildren. I always enjoyed talking to him. I know Sandy is having a great welcome for him in heaven. He will be missed. Praying for the family.

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  12. sorry to hear of Jack\’s passing. I was a close neighbor to Jack and Sandy when the children were small and we lived on Country Club Drive, Ellwood City, Pa. 16117. Jack was a great neighbor with a very unique personality . I just hated to see them move away from Ellwood City – I probably cried for weeks after they left. Many gret memories with Jack and Sandy.

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  14. I am so sorry to hear of Jack\’s passing. He was a great co-worker and friend in the good old days of Mathews/Rexnord. Enjoyed working with him. He always had a smile on his face and was always nice to work with. Praying for all of you during this difficult time.

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  15. So sorry to hear of the passing of your father, I\’ll pass the notice on to Dad.

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  17. Martin, I want to express my sympathy to your and your family. The loss of a aged parent is bitter sweet. We all hope to be remembered for a life well lived. Not knowing your father, but knowing you tells me that your father can be remembered fondly with his own legacy of a life well lived.

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