Richard “Pappy” Vincent Fuchs, 89, of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022 at UPMC Jameson Hospital.
Born in Pittsburgh on June 17, 1933, Richard was the son of the late Vincent E. and Anna Mae O’Neil Fuchs. He is survived by his wife, the former Kathleen Croke whom he married on February 1, 1958. Richard retired as a clerk at CSX in 1992 after 42 years of service. He was a veteran of the Army serving from May of 1953 through May of 1955. Richard enjoyed watching his grandchildren play youth baseball and girls softball. He prided himself in being his grandson’s favorite scorekeeper.
Besides his wife, Kathleen, Richard is survived by his son, Douglas R. Fuchs of Pittsburgh, daughter and son-in-law, Laurie and Thomas Gilkey of Ellwood City, his 3 grandchildren, Richard and Terra Larkin, Kaycee and Michael Johnson and Cydney Culpepper and 3 great grandchildren.
Besides his parents, Richard was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Fuchs.
Friends may call at the Joseph A. Tomon, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 97 Grim Avenue, Ellport on Monday, October 10, 2022 from 3 PM to 7 PM. A Blessing Service will be offered at the funeral home on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at 11 AM. Interment will follow in Allegheny County Memorial Park.
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