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Richard Shotwell Obituary
Born in Quakertown, he was a son of Richard and Thelma Hunter Newsome of Larksville and was a graduate of North Penn High School.
Richard was employed by Offset Paperback, Dallas, and was an avid hunter, fisherman and bowler.
Surviving, in addition to his parents, are children, Richard Shotwell and Courtney Carpenter; companion, Tina Wydra; brothers, Ronald, Dale, Steve and Mark; numerous nieces and nephews; and ex-wife, Camille.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday from Bednarski & Thomas Funeral Home, 27 Park Ave., Willkes-Barre. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
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Genner Puia
September 1, 2011
i wasn't always around but i hope you and your family know that i hold you dear to my heart. you always made me feel i was part of the family. i'll always love you and miss you. and i'll never forget your smile. Go easy on jesus as you rock on to the other side.
Daniel Durkin
August 31, 2011
my thought and prayers are with his children and his family members
August 31, 2011
God now has the perfect fishing buddy. You will be truly missed, thank you for the memories they will be in my heart forever.
To the family, it has been a very long time and I want you to know that I am so very sorry to hear about Rick and my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sheila Groff Weiss
Drew and Debbie Pearson
August 31, 2011
Our deepest condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
James Suprum Sr.
August 30, 2011
I will miss you my fishing buddy! my deepest sympathy for everyone .May God Bless You all.
Courtney Carpenter
August 30, 2011
I loved my dad very much. He will be missed by all of us. I love you dad. You will always be in my heart forever. XOXOXO Love, your daughter, Courtney Rose Marie Carpenter
AnnMarie Carpenter
August 30, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family including his 2 children will be in my thoughts & prayers. He was a great dad and loved his 2 kids & his family very much. Always loved, never forgotten. Love AnnMarie & his daughter,Courtney Carpenter
Tina and Richard Bienkowski
August 30, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sending love and peace your way.
Eleanor Ormand
August 30, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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