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Richard W. Danforth

Hot Springs, Va., Pennsylvania

1927 - 2017

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February 13, 2017
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Hot Springs, Va., Pennsylvania

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Richard William Danforth, 89, of Hot Springs, Va., died Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, at his residence. He was born Dec. 31, 1927, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Irving Wilkins Danforth and Elizabeth Nicola Danforth. After graduating from Shady Side Academy and Bucknell University, he joined the Army,...

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Wally, Patti, Cooper, and all family and loved ones, simply to share the prayers and friendship of the wider family of St. Andrew's Church. Blessings and peace.

Wally,sorry to hear about your dad.My thoughts and prayers are you and your family. He was a great guy. Tom Smith Sr.

Herewith, I extend my sincere sympathy over the death of William Danforth. I fondly remember him from the Moore, Leonard and Lynch days. Always an upbeat and pleasant gentleman, Bill was a most interesting personality.

I will include him in my daily prayer life.

R.I.P. Richard.

May you be comforted by the wonderful hope expressed in Hosea 13:14.

Richard & Wally and family - so sorry to hear your father has left us. What a gentle and interesting person, both on and off the squash court.Growing up as junior squash player, both Bill Danforth and Sam Howe were my heroes who I really enjoyed watching them compete in Doubles.
He will always be remembered for being such a great ambassador for the game.

So very sorry to hear the sad news about Bill -----Murray's neighbor , long time good friend and usher in our wedding. We have lots of happy memories of him as I'm sure you do . In that way he will always be with you. Our love, sympathy and prayers. Lisa and Murray ( You will hear from Murray via regular mail )

Dear Wally, Richard and family, I'm very sorry to hear about your dad. I always enjoyed chatting with him when I would see him at the PGC. He was a really great guy and I will always remember him fondly. We need more guys like him.
Martin Sturgess

Dear Wally: My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this stressful time. - Jeff Pollock, Esq. (Sq. Hill)

Richard, Wally, and Danforth Family.
The Sieber family passes along our deepest condolences and sympathy. The Sieber boys in particular have many fond memories of your father as little league coach of the Boyd Eagles, along with Mr. Rieck. I'm sure he is soaring with the eagles now.