Edith-Richards-Obituary

Edith Shira Richards

Franklin, Pennsylvania

Nov 22, 1926 – Aug 7, 2025

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BORN
November 22, 1926
DIED
August 7, 2025
LOCATION
Franklin, Pennsylvania

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On Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, Edith Shira Richards went to be with the Lord.She was born Nov. 22, 1926, the middle of five children born to the late William and Arabella Shira.After graduating from Princeton High School in Lawrence County, she attended Slippery Rock State Teachers College (now...

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The first memory that came to mind is of Edith playing the Seneca theme song "That I May Know Him" on the piano in the old chapel. The other memories include serving with her in Crafts during the summer at Seneca. While on the mission field I received many letters from Edith and many more prayers as well as financial help from John and Edith. They had a big influence on me while I was in college and spending summers at Seneca.