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Audrey Richardson Obituary
Audrey Maxine (Bachman) Richardson, 79, of Hidden Meadows Circle, Renfrew, died at 1:30 a.m. Monday in her home.
Born June 13, 1930, in Butler, she was the daughter of the late Henry John Bachman and Hilda Nellie (Risch) Bachman.
Mrs. Richardson was a graduate of Slippery Rock State University, where she received both her bachelor's and master's degrees. She was an elementary teacher for the Butler School District at the Connoquenessing School. She retired in 1992.
She was a member of the Butler Area School Retirees, the Pennsylvania Area School Retirees, the Butler Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and the Meridian Area Retired Citizens.
She was a member of St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, where she formerly was a Sunday school teacher and was an active member and past president of the Women of the Church.
Mrs. Richardson enjoyed reading, traveling and doing crossword puzzles. She also had been a Girl Scout leader.
Mrs. Richardson is survived by her husband, Clyde Richardson, who she married Oct. 23, 1951; two daughters, Beverly Rikal and her husband, Mark, of Nashville, Tenn., and Gwen Pesci and her husband, Richard, of Butler; four grandchildren, Jarrod Rikal of Galatin, Tenn., Neal Rikal of Bowling Green, Ky., Megan Pesci of Slippery Rock, and Chad Pesci of Butler; one brother, William Bachman of Conneaut Lake; two sisters, Shirley Stewart of Butler and Phyllis Harper of Palmyra, Pa.; and by seven nieces and 12 nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Barbara, and four brothers.
RICHARDSON - Friends of Audrey Maxine (Bachman) Richardson, who died Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, 124 E. North St., Butler. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church with the Rev. Dr. Alden Towberman of St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church officiating. Interment will follow in Butler County Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., Butler, PA 16001.
Information and a private guest book are available at www.thompson-miller.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Audrey Richardson
Josh
March 1, 2010
Very sorry for your loss. If anyone would happen to have Clyde Richardson's address please contact me at [email protected]. My grandparents Rose & Larry and going to be visiting from Florida and want to get in touch.
Jim Brennon
February 24, 2010
Beverly, we were saddened to learn of your mother's death. She was a special lady and we enjoyed playing cards with her over the years. Beverly, you and your family, are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult period. Jim, Linda and Michael
Kristina Ocampo
February 18, 2010
So sorry to hear of Aunt Audrey's passing. Please accept our family's condolescences to you and yours.
Kristina Foringer-Ocampo & family
(Harriet Richardson Rearick's daughter)
February 12, 2010
Dear Family, I was deeply sorry to learn of Audrey's death. I know how difficult this will be for all of you. You have our deepest sympathy and love. Bob & Maureen Pesci
Vilma Tomosovich
February 10, 2010
Dear Clyde and family, we are so sorry to hear of Audreys death. It is so hard to express our feelings, but please know that you are in our prayers. We wish you all the best. Your neighbor John and Vilma
February 9, 2010
I Helped to care of Mrs. Richardson at the Butler Memorial Hospital. My heartfelt sympathies to your family. I was touched by the strength and love of your family, and am sure that love will see you through your great loss.
Until smiles return and loving memories give you peace. Gail
Shirley Bilowich
February 9, 2010
Dear Clyde and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Audrey's death. I enjoyed so very much playing cards with Audrey for years. It seemed no matter what she was dealth she coould do wonders with it, she amazed me. She was a delight.
I also know what a marvelous teacher Audrey was and that she touched so many lives with her teaching.
I appreciated her work and efforts with St.Mark's Lutheran Church Women.
Audrey will be missed.
May God bless you all.
Shirley & Ed Bilowich
Sharon Hinton
February 9, 2010
Bev,Mark and family
I am so sorry to hear about your loss.You have my deapest sympathy.May God bless you all.
Travis Ballew
February 9, 2010
Mrs. Richardson was my second grade teacher at Connoquenessing over 20 years. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. She was a terrific educator, one I will never forget. My deepest sympathies to her family. God Bless
February 9, 2010
GWEN,
WE ARE ALL SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS .ITS HARD TO FIND WORDS TO EXPRESS HOW WE FEEL,BUT PLEASE KNOW WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.GOD BLESS YOU ALL. LOVE CAROLINE AND FAMILY
February 9, 2010
Gwen and Family,
We are so very sorry to hear of the death of your Mother...We can understand your grief and pray for guidance through the days to come. Time will heal the hurt but you never forget.
Our Love and Prays are with you,
Lowell and Janie
February 8, 2010
we are all thinking of you as you go thur this very sad time. may god be with you, your friend amy and donnie eaton
February 8, 2010
Uncle Junior and family,
We're so sorry we couldn't be there with you at this terribly sad time. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Bill and Jane Richardson
Karen and Robert Malvarose and Family
February 8, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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