

Born September 30, 1944, he was the son of Gilbert and Dorothy (Peoples) Withey of Glen Richey, PA.
On September 19, 1970 he married his wife of almost 56 years, Zoe (Long) Withey at the Bloomington Methodist Church.
Richard retired from Kurtz Bros School Supplies after more than 40 years of service.
He was affiliated with the Glen Richey Primitive Methodist Church.
He was a former member of the Curwensville Troop 13 Boy Scout committee and enjoyed his time spent with the scouts.
He was also a blood donor, having donated 209 pints of blood until his health declined.
He was member of the Bloomington Cemetery Association and donated his time to its care.
He was a life time member of the Glen Richey Fire Company.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son Paul and his wife Jennifer, a granddaughter Emily and a brother Robert Withey. Richard will be remembered as a devoted husband and loving father.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Donna, and a daughter Eileen C Withey.
Funeral Services will be held at Bennett and Houser Funeral Home on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 11 AM with Pastor Duane Stiner officiating. Burial will be in the Bloomington Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 from 4-7 PM and on Thursday June 11, 2026 from 10-11 AM.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in his memory to: Eileen C. Withey Memorial Scholarship - PO Box 1442 Clearfield, Pa 16830; or the Glenn Richey Quick Response - 86 Firehouse Road Glen Richey, Pa 16837; or the Curwensville Fire & Ambulance - 408 Filbert St Curwensville, Pa 16833.
To leave note for the family, visit www.bennettandhouser.com
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