Bangor, Pennsylvania
Jan 4, 1953 – Nov 1, 2016 (Age 63)
Richard R. Herd, 63, of Wind Gap, PA, passed away Tuesday, November 1st, at St. Luke's Hospital - Allentown Campus, Allentown, PA.
Richard was born in Easton, PA on January 4, 1953, a son of the late Ralph E. and Ruth May (Wills) Herd.
He was the husband of Amelia L. (Paolini) Herd. They celebrated their 42nd wedding anniversary last June. Richard was employed at the former Roche Pharmaceuticals in Belvidere, NJ, for 34 years. He was a selfless and devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother. Richard was a graduate of Bangor High School and attended East Stroudsburg University. He was an avid outdoors men, enjoying fly fishing, gardening and wood working.
In addition to his wife, Amelia, Richard is survived by two daughters, Danielle Weaver, wife of Joe, and Nicole Herd, companion of Kirk Lee, a sister, Ann Kemmerer, wife of William, his adored grandchildren Erica and Ann Weaver, mother in law Margaret Paolini, and 4 nephews.
Friends are invited to call from 12 - 4 PM, on Saturday, November 19th, for a celebration of Richard's life at the Knights of Columbus, 1680 West Bangor Road, Bangor, PA. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Gaffney Parsons Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., "Village of Johnsonville", Bangor, PA. Online condolences may be made at gaffneyparsons.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Audubon Society at www.audubon.org or to Brodhead Chapter of Trout Unlimited, P.O. Box 661, Tannersville PA 18372.
Nikki - I am so sorry to hear about your dad. Treasure the memories to help you get through the next hours, days and months. Just wanted you to know I was thinking of you and your family at this most difficult time. Sending you hugs!!
Nanci Genovese
November 07, 2016 | Whitehall, PA
Our deepest sympathies to the immediate Herd Family and the whole extended family. Dick always had a smile on his face whenever I would run into him. We will remember him as a kind man. Frank and Elaine Pacheco
November 06, 2016
So sorry to hear of the passing of my childhood friend and high school classmate. Never a mean bone in his body. Thanks to Miles for mentioning Dick's campaign for Homecoming Queen at Bangor; I hadn't thought about that for years and it brought a smile to my face and many more fond memories of Dick's presence in that earlier life.
Our deepest condolences to you, Amelia and Ann, and your families.
Kevin Jones & Linda Herd
November 05, 2016 | Albany, OR
Amelia and family... So sorry to hear of Dicks passing. My husband, Roy worked with Dick at Roche for many years. Your in our prayers... Love, Roy and Kate Pysher
Riy Pysher
November 04, 2016 | Bangor, PA
My deepest sympathy to the Herd family, I'm so sorry to hear of Dick's passing. Dick and I were the best of friends as young teenagers, sleeping out under the stars, going on bike hikes and hanging out together watching football games at his mom and dad's house, ice skating and building our forts in the woods on 6th street. I will always remember the great times we spent together and the friendship we had.
Lee Albert
November 04, 2016 | Venice, FL
So sorry to hear of Dick's passing. We shared so many happy and funny childhood memories growing up. The Herd/ Wills family were just wonderful people, and they could not have been kinder to me growing up. I can think of so many special times together. My deepest sympathy to the family.
Tom Williams
November 04, 2016 | Wyncote, PA
Dick was very giving and lotsa laughs
jim lampert
November 04, 2016 | Bethlehem, PA
Shared many fishing stories with Dick in the locker room, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Jack Riddle
November 04, 2016
Our deepest condolences to the Herd family.
Mildred scuzzsese
November 04, 2016 | NC
