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Richard Blough Obituary
Richard "Dick" Raymond Blough, 71, of The Villages, Fla., formerly of Cranberry Township, passed away peacefully on Oct. 29, 2012, at The Villages Regional Hospital after a long battle with leukemia.
Dick Blough was born Jan. 29, 1941, in Johnstown, to Anna (Kniss) and Clayton Blough.
He graduated valedictorian of his high school class at Conemaugh Township High School in Davidsville, Pa. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a master's degree in chemistry and biology and worked on his doctorate at Long Beach State in California.
Dick taught chemistry in two Pittsburgh area public schools: Schenley High School and Taylor Allderdice High School.
He married his wife, Mary Lou (Novak) in 1993, and they enjoyed traveling and Mary Lou's family. They lived in Cranberry Township but moved to The Villages in Florida about nine years ago. He loved the outdoors and was a hunting enthusiast. Dick enjoyed sports and participated in golf, softball and pickleball.
Richard Blough was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.
He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Mary Lou of The Villages, Fla.; two stepchildren, Christine Bailey of Harmony and Harold Mckinney of Bridgeville; seven grandchildren; a brother, Carl Blough and his wife, Lois, of Spartanville, S.C.; and a number of nieces and nephews.
His wife extends a special thanks to Dr. Imad El-Jassous, Dr. David Lichtinger and Dick's family and friends who spent time caring for him.
BLOUGH - A memorial service for Richard "Dick" Raymond Blough, who passed away Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, was at Village View Community Church, Summerfield, Fla., on Nov. 2.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Village View Community Church.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Blough
Charlotte Cilley
June 6, 2022
After all these years, I was reading back
Mary Lou.
So sorry about Dick.
His friends are sad.
My e mail changed to
[email protected]
His friends would like to know about
his life, as he just seemed to disappear.
It sounds like you had a wonderful life together, which is great.
Did he get his Doctorate?
So sorry about the Leukemia
Hope he didn´t suffer much.
Hope All is well with you.
His young friends of his twenties would like to know, and hope yiunare doing well.
Charlotte Stocker Cilley
Thank you so much.
Charlotte Marie Stocker Cilley
June 24, 2021
Hello. I found this just looking for Old Friends!
Mary Lou,
"Dick" was a best friend to his roommate John in Pittsburgh,
and his Best Man.
We have All been trying to find Everyone., and Dick was on the list.
I was the Maid of Honor, and Dick was the Best Man.
WE ALL wondered where he went,
and glad to see he was with you.
We are ALL so sorry to hear about his leukemia.
How are you?
You can contact me at [email protected]
Charlotte Marie Stocker Cilley
WE ALL would like to know " What happened to Dick, and Most Important that his life was good, but leukemia is hard.
Wishing you well.
John ( his roommate) Donna. John´s now wife, Sandy, Nelson, Paulette Ed, and Charlotte and Judy.
Thank you.
December 15, 2012
Saw the writing of Dick tonight. I know we talked just after his passing. Yesterday the Diva's were at Esther's for a Christmas luncheon. We tried calling you to wish you well and wanted you to know how much we all love and care for you.
Your sisters in Christ.
Ginni and all the Diva's
December 15, 2012
Dear Mary Lou,
I was surprised to hear of Dick's passing. Ijust read it in the Butler Eagle. So sorry to hear of this. You will be in my prayers and if you need to talk to someone who has been there please give me a call. I pray the Lord with bless you with comfort.
Caringly,
Judy Barnhart
The Cupps
December 14, 2012
Mary-Lou so sorry to hear about Dick's passing. It was nice of you and Dick to have my friends and I down after I graduated. I will never forget the way he made me laugh. Steve liked Dick's sense of humor and love of sports. We know he is in heaven with Lisa. May God give you comfort in your time of need.
Love,
Stephanie, Erik, and Steve
Dave & Judy Rosenberger
December 14, 2012
Mary Lou, I was so sorry to hear about Dick's passing. You are in my prayers.
kitty martin
December 14, 2012
Marylou, just wanted to let you know I was thinking of you and you have our heartfelt sympathy.
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