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Richard Elardo Obituary
Richard S. Elardo, 82, of Butler died Tuesday at St. John's Specialty Care in Mars.
Born on Aug. 6, 1931, in Jamestown, N.Y., he was a son of the late Vincent Elardo and Bessie (Bondi) Elardo.
He was a supervisor at the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, retiring in 1999 following 25 years.
He was a member of the VFW Post 249 in Butler, the American Legion in Falconer, N.Y., was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan, following both college and professional sports, and had enjoyed archery hunting.
A veteran of the Korean War, Richard served with the U.S. Air Force.
Surviving are his daughter, Tana Lee A. Gayhart of Jacksonville, Fla.; one grandson, Jamie F. Hook of Butler; two great-grandchildren, Makayla K. Hook and Julia C. Hook, both of Butler; one sister, Frances Caruso of Jamestown, N.Y.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers.
ELARDO - Friends of Richard S. Elardo, who died Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013, will be received at theGeibel Funeral Home, 201 E. Cunningham St., Butler, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at the St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, 128 N. McKean St., Butler.
Information also is available at www.geibelfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Elardo
Cynthia Kenyon
September 9, 2013
Tana and family, Our heart felt thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. We are so very sorry. With Sympathy, Cindy, Dave Kenyon and family
Tana Lee
September 8, 2013
love and miss you Daddy-You are always in my heart
mel silk
September 7, 2013
You will never be forgotten... Always remembered by so many.... Our little girl had the best gramps in the world... Rest in peace now.. We love you. . And know you will watch over your family... ??
pauline and john gilliam
September 5, 2013
thoughts an prayers to you and Jamie during this time.....R.I.P Mr Elardo...Vherish the memories you have of him. He is your angel watching over you all now.
Dianne Roberts
September 5, 2013
Tana, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Kathy Harder
September 4, 2013
Dear Tana,
My sympathy to you and your family. Prayers are with you.
Sharon Hinton
September 4, 2013
Tana and family
So sorry to hear of your loss. May your father rest in peace!
Mariann Goliff
September 4, 2013
Tana Lee and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. May all your memories comfort you. RIP Mr. Elardo.
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