Photo courtesy of Ruggiero Funeral Home, LLC - Pen Argyl
Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania
Feb 23, 1947 – May 21, 2021 (Age 74)
Richard B. Jones, III, 74, of Plainfield Township, passed away, Friday, May 21, 2021, at his residence. He was the husband of the late Cynthia S. (Trigiani) Jones, who passed away, March 6, 2015.
Born in Pen Argyl, on February 23, 1947, he was the son of the late Richard B. and Gladys (Posten) Jones, Jr.
Richard was a graduate of Bangor Area High School. He had a Bachelor’s degree from Lafayette College and he had his Master’s degree from Lehigh University.
Richard had a 44 year career in education and student services. Over the years he worked for the Pen Argyl Area School District, Kids Peace Corporation, and NORWESCAP, Inc.
He played football at both Bangor High School and Lafayette College. In 1964 he recovered a fumble against rival Pen Argyl, and returned it 40 yards for a touchdown, securing the Bangor win, 14-7.
While at Pen Argyl he was an assistant football coach, coaching both offensive and defensive lines, winning the Colonial League Championship in 1979.
He was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Bangor.
Richard is survived by his daughter, Kelly C. Knight and her husband Chris of Northampton, a brother William Jones and a nephew Billy Jones, both of Albion, NY.
There will be a visitation, Wednesday evening beginning at 6 PM until 8 PM at the Ruggiero Funeral Home, LLC, 126 E. Pennsylvania Avenue, Pen Argyl. Public graveside services will be held, Thursday, May 27, 2021, at 11 AM at Plainfield Cemetery, 1422 Church Road, Pen Argyl.
Online condolences may be offered at www.ruggierofuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be offered in Richard’s name to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 404 Broadway, Bangor, PA 18013
Read MoreVery sorry to hear of the passing of Richard. I remember our times at Bangor fondly. Rest easy, Richard.
Anthony Trigiani
June 13, 2021 | Bethlehem, PA | Classmate
Grief is so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Our condolences to you Kelly and your family.
The Wallace Family
May 26, 2021 | Friend
I was sorry to learn of Richard's passing. He was
a classmate through elementary and high school, as well as a football teammate. I offer my sympathy to his family.
Richard Houck
May 24, 2021 | Classmate
To Richard's family. I went to school with Richard from Washington Township through graduation at Bangor Area High School. I have many fond memories of a quiet, sincere guy with a sweet smile. That win over Pen Argyl was special and I still carry those days at BHS in my heart. Richard will truly be missed! Blessings to all who mourn his loss.
Joanne Mistishen-Nordstrom
May 24, 2021 | Nazareth, PA | Classmate
Kelly and family, we are so very sorry for your loss. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers, Love Aunt Judy and Uncle Steve.
Judy Stivaly
May 24, 2021 | Randolph, NJ
We are so very sorry to hear of Richard's passing. Will always remember him as a very kind, quiet and focused classmate. Sending you our deepest condolences.
Russell & Horn
May 24, 2021 | Mount Bethel, PA | Classmate
Bill, I’m sorry to read that your brother has passed. God Bless Richard’s soul.
Carol Beegle Hughes
May 24, 2021 | Friend
I worked with Dick at WG Middle and with Cindy at Plainfield Elementary. So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers.
Lorna Overholt
May 24, 2021 | Coworker
I had Coach Jones his first year as a teacher for 4th grade at the old McKinley building. He was an excellent teacher and the class really connected with him. Like my friends Todd and Jack, I knew him again through PAHS football in the late 70’s. He was a darn good football coach. He didn’t speak often to the team before games, but when Coach Mike Jones asked him to talk, he always had something impactful and inspiring to say to the team. Great memories of coach. Rest In Peace.
Steve Ayars
May 24, 2021 | New Providence, NJ | Student
