Richard Niles Adelsheim

Richard Niles Adelsheim, age 91, passed away on Thursday July 17, 2025, in Scottsdale, AZ. Richard was born in Pittsburgh, PA in 1933 to Silas and Peggy Adelsheim, who preceded him in death, along with his older brother Carl. After graduating from Taylor Allderdice High School, he received his BS from the University of North Carolina. He remained a proud Tar Heel all his life. In 1955, Richard married his high school sweetheart, Marcia Saul, to whom he remained devoted until her passing in 2019. Richard served as an accountant in the US Navy for two years before working at ANCO Corporation with his father and brother. Richard served as President of Rodef Shalom Congregation's Brotherhood and as a member of the Temple's board. Richard enjoyed playing tennis, watching sports, and was appreciated by many for his kindness, loyalty, friendship, and sense of humor. Richard's ultimate joy came through his love, commitment, and dedication to his family. Richard is survived by his children Steven Adelsheim and Tara Ford, Nancy Adelsheim and Patricia Martin, and Jim and Leslie Adelsheim; grandchildren Erin Ford and Ethan Gallegos, Julia Adelsheim, Sara and Nick Kanthadai, Kade Adelsheim and Truc Anh Kieu, Rachel Adelsheim and Emily Hamilton, Zoe Adelsheim; great grandchildren Wallis Niles Ford Gallegos, Arthur Lyon Ford Gallegos, and Sophia Kanthadai; nephew Mark Adelsheim (Sue) and niece Sherry Small (Mitch). Services will be held at Rodef Shalom Congregation, 4905 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 on Monday July 28, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will take place immediately after the service at West View Cemetery. Contributions can be made to a charity of your choice. A Celebration of Life for Richard will be held in Scottsdale, AZ on Friday, August 1st at 3pm at Westminster Village, 12000 N. 90th Street. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Richard Niles Adelsheim, please visit our floral store.