Richard A. "Dick" Bell

Dear Mary Ann, It has been nice these past few years sharing a pew with Dick at Trinity Methodist Church. John and I enjoyed our conversations with Dick while you occupied a seat in the choir. John enjoyed conversing with Dick and teasing him about "not wearing a tie" on the few occasions he did not. We are sorry to hear of his passing and shall miss seeing him in church. Hopefully we will see you again when we return to Bellefonte in the Spring. John and Jane Borthwick Torrance, CA

Coach Bell was much more that a basketball coach, he was a man of character, integrity and always made time to listen and give advise. He took teenage boys and developed them into young men, anyone that went through his coaching program came out the other end much richer for it. He didn't mind getting after you when you were slacking, at the time we hated it, when you left his program you were a better person, he prepared his players for becoming a productive member of society. Thank you...

So very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!

Coach Bell was such a good man. He was a leader and friend os so many in Bellefonte for decades.

Great Human, Great man, Great Coach, my prayers go out to the Bell family.....thank you for sharing him with us.....RIP....

Coach Bell, I really loved that guy! I have the deepest respect for the man he was and how he showed us how to win in sports...and in life. Thank you for the early guidance. Mrs. Bell and family-my condolences on the loss of one so dear. May God assuage your grief. Clevy 1970 BHS

Our sympathy goes out to the Bell family. Mr. Bell was a good man.

Payers n best wishes to the family of great person n always a smile. Rest in peace coach n thanks for the mentoring n guidance..

My life was one of many positively influenced by Coach Bell as a young man. He was a great coach, educator, and mentor. Although I have not seen him in decades, I have fond memories of those long-gone days on the court and field. My condolences to his family.