Richard N. Price, 86, of Midland Heights, formerly of Independence Township, went home to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on March 23, 2017 surrounded by his loving family and under the compassionate care of VITAS Hospice.
Richard was born March 23, 1931 in Huntingdon, PA, son of the late Naaman and Mary (Merriman) Price. Known affectionately as Dick by family and friends, he was raised in the community of Meadville, PA. He proudly served his country as a Medic with the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Following his honorable discharge, Dick began a long and rewarding career with T.J. Maxx in the warehouse and distribution department.
Dick was a man of faith and attended the Community Bible Church, Raccoon Township. He was an avid reader and studied Bible Commentaries for wisdom and insight to gain Bible knowledge for practical Christian living. In his leisure, he also enjoyed reading books authored by Gene Autry. First and foremost, Dick was a loving and devoted husband, married to his wife of 62 years, Lillian “Lilly” (Smith) Price, who preceded him on October 18, 2012.
Dick is survived by five sons and daughters-in-law: Michael and Jane; Jesse and Donna; Mark and Becky; David and Nicole; Tim and Christine Price; four daughters and sons-in-law: Sharon Price; Patty and Mark Geer; Nomi and Norman Marchand; and Brenda Hovey; 19 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; one dear sister and brother-in-law: Mary and James Torcasso, Industry, PA; two nephews: David and Daniel Gailey.
Friends will be received today, Sunday, March 26, 2017 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the SAUL-GABAUER FUNERAL INC., 273 Route 68, Rochester (adjacent to Sylvania Hills Memorial Park Mausoleum). Private entombment will be in the Sylvania Hills Memorial Park Mausoleum.
The family wishes to extend special thanks to the Beaver County Office on Aging and the staff of VITAS Hospice. If desired, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society. On line condolences may be offered at www.saul-gabauer.com
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