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Richard Ostrander Obituary
Richard Ostrander Jr., 58, of Taylor, passed away Thursday at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton.
He was born in Wilkes-Barre, son of the late Richard Ostrander Sr. and Carol (Grella) Ostrander.
He graduated from Wyoming Valley West High School in 1982. After graduating he went on to serve his country in the United States Navy.
He was currently employed by Taylor Deli and, prior to that, at The Avenue Diner. His true passion was cooking for a living.
Surviving are his children, Lisa Ostrander and fiancée, Ryan Nalaschi of Pittston; Richard Ostrander III and wife, Jennifer of Frederick, Md.; Ashley Ostrander of Pittston; sister; Ann Riggi of Plymouth; and girlfriend, Jeannie Munger of Scranton.
Services will be at the convenience of the family, and are entrusted to Metcalfe Shaver Kopcza Funeral Home Inc., 504 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming.
For more information or to send condolences please visit us at www.MetcalfeShaver.com.
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Sharon
October 26, 2022
So very sorry for your loss.
Mandy Fenner
October 25, 2022
Sending my condolences to his family ,during this hard time ! I worked with Rich and he was always joking and makimg everyone laugh ! He will be missed . May he rest in peace .
Marty Reynolds
October 25, 2022
Ashley. So sorry for your troubles. My condolences to you and your family.
Bortons
October 22, 2022
So sorry for your loss, Lisa, Richie, Ashley.. may he now Rest In Peace. Love you guys.
Margie Ostrander and family
October 22, 2022
Dear Joy and family so very sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers to you all I'll always remember Rich as little Richie may he rest in peace
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