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Richard Oakley Obituary
New Milford, PA: Richard E. Oakley, 72, formerly of Susquehanna, PA, passed away at his home, after a long time with heart disease on Sunday, August 28, 2011. He was predeceased by his parents, Richard and Mary (Callahan) Oakley and a brother, Timothy Oakley. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Sandra Hadden Oakley; three sons, Robert Oakley, Michael and Carrie Lusk, Eric and Michelle Lusk; three daughters, Dana and James Hall, Karen and Randy Hodgson, Melanie and Cory Peranich; 11 grandchildren; his dog, Bridget; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was a graduate of Windsor High School, Penn State and Indiana Tech. Richard worked as a Test Engineer for Singer-Links until his retirement. Richard loved airplanes and antique radios; he also had a ham radio license. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. The funeral service will be held on Sunday, September 4, 2011, at 11:00am at the Hennessey's Funeral Home, 747 Jackson Ave., Susquehanna, with James Hall officiating. Burial will be in the New Milford Cemetery, New Milford, PA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, September 3, from 5 to 8pm.
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sodexo Friends at SUNY Oneonta
September 2, 2011
Our heartfelt condolances go out to Richard's family.
September 1, 2011
Sandy and Family:
We're so sorry to hear of Dicks passing. He was a good friend with a wonderful sense of humor. He had great stories about living in "Buzzardville". I really enjoyed working with him at Link, both in-plant and on field trips. We'll miss him!
John, Maureen, & Michael Timko
Port Crane, NY
September 1, 2011
I am sorry to hear of Dick's passing away. I knew Dick from 50 years ago via Ham radio, also when he worked for a short period of time at GE. It has been a long time since we talked on Ham radio, and wanted to see him some time. Regards Herman Appleman K3EEL Kingsley
Clif Perry
August 31, 2011
So sorry to hear of your loss. Richard was my best friend in high school. We were both ham operators. He was the one who convinced me to attend college at Indian Tech. We spent many hours at his house and in the field looking for radio parts and talking on our "rigs".
August 31, 2011
Please accept my condolences for Dick's passing. He was a great person to work with at Link.
Arnie Tester,
Binghamton, NY
Janie Smith Madigan
August 30, 2011
So sorry to hear of Dick's passing. I have nice memories of our "growing up years" in Oakland.
August 30, 2011
We certainly will pray for your family at this difficult time. I worked with Dick for a number of years at Link. Our thoughts are with you.
Don and Linda Follet
August 30, 2011
sandy and family,so sorrow for your loss.janet(haley)hollin and rich.
Terry Rockwell
August 30, 2011
Sandy and family,
Our sincere condolences to you and everyone. Dick will always live in my heart as a good friend and great co-worker. Memories of him make me smile because he had a way of bringing out the best in me and others he was around. I'll miss him tremendously as I know you will.
Love,
Terry and Wanda
Phil McKenzie
August 30, 2011
I'm sorry to hear of Dicks passing - he and I were friends for many years at Link. My thoughts are with his family.
Mary Smith Parks
August 30, 2011
I am sorry to read of Dick's passing. Please accept my sincerest sympathy.
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