Richard Leroy Deems, 68, of New Freeport, PA formerly of Burgettstown, died Sunday, July 8, 2012 at his residence with his loving family by his side.
He was born March 21, 1944 at Mercer County, PA, a son of the late George L. Deems and Edna V. Grimm Deems.
Mr. Deems was a retired truck driver.
Surviving are his wife, Paula Basile Deems; one daughter and son-in-law, Krislyn Marie Barnhart and her husband James of New Freeport, PA; one brother, Charles Deems of Bentleyville; one sister, Louella Sharpe of Bentleyville; and one granddaughter, Shelby Barnhart; and several nieces and nephews.
At the request of the deceased his body will be cremated.
A memorial service will be held at 7:00 PM Friday (July 13, 2012) in the Tennant Funeral Home in Hundred, WV with Rev. Reagan Fike officiating.
Just found Richard's obituary. I am sorry to hear of his passing. I dated him from 1960 to 1962 and lost touch. So many memories.