Richard “Dick” Hubsch, of Ogdensburg, NY, passed away Monday, June 4, 2018 at the age of 95. Born in Glenside, PA, Dick graduated from Cheltenham High School and from Canton Agricultural and Technical College (now SUNY Canton). During World War II, Dick served in the US Army as a member of the 82nd Airborne Division.
Dick came to Ogdensburg in the late 1940s to play baseball for the Odgensburg Maples and stayed after marrying the late Eleanor Green Hubsch. They celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary in 2008. For over 20 years, Dick worked for Frank Crawford Heating and Plumbing and then later worked for the Augsbury Corporation. He also coached Little League baseball for many seasons and served as Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 3.
Dick is survived by his son Derek Hubsch of Odgensburg, his daughters Janet Winthrop of Richmond, VA and Carolyn Deeley of Derwood, MD, 6 nephews and two nieces, 5 grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. He was predeceased by his wife, Eleanor, his son Arnold Hubsch of Ogdensburg, his parents, Frank and Julia Hubsch of Glenside, PA, a sister, Julia Kalbach of Willow Grove, PA and a brother, Robert Hubsch of Glenside, PA.
Calling hours will be held at Fox & Murray Funeral Home in Ogdensburg at 10 AM, Saturday, August 18, 2018. A memorial service will follow at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Dick’s memory to the Ogdensburg Public Library. Condolences and fond memories can also be shared at www.foxandmurrayfuneralhome.com.
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