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Ryan Richards Obituary
Ryan P. Richards, 34, of Wilkes-Barre Twp., passed away Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Twp.
Born in West Wyoming, he was the son of Margaret Rose Licata Richards and the late Edward "Ned" Richards. He was a graduate of Wyoming Area, Class of 2007, and went on to receive his bachelor's degree from Penn State University in criminal justice. For the past six years, he had been employed at CDL Maguire as a construction inspector.
Surviving, besides his mother, are his wife, Carissa Richards (Nappa); sister, Dana Farkas and her husband, Johnnie; nieces and nephews, Hunter, Jack, Sawyer Farkas and Kaylani Owens; aunts and uncles; beloved dog, Bruno; and guinea pig, Arthur.
A blessing service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at Metcalfe Shaver Kopcza Funeral Home Inc., 504 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, with the Rev. Peter Tomczak as celebrant.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Interment will be at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 2595 Interstate Drive, Ste 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
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Memories and Condolences
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Victoria Stuccio Gromek
February 13, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear of Ryan's passing...we had a great time in high school & working together at Gerritys...I will never forget him... prayers to all of his loved ones.
Alys Roote ( Mitch´s mom)
January 15, 2024
Ryan had been a friend of my son for many,many years. I can still hear him coming in our kitchen door," oh,Mrs.Roote , are you making chicken soup?!" He was one of those kids you wanted for your child´s friend. I´m so very sorry for your loss, ALL of our loss, he was a good young man!
Alice Blaine
January 13, 2024
May God Bless Ryan's family.
Prayers sent..
Chrissy and Stan
January 13, 2024
Rest in Peace Ryan. Sending prayers to Ryan's family and friends
ANTHONY
January 13, 2024
I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS ANTHONY
Tara Bullock (DeMace)
January 12, 2024
Rest easy Ryan. I worked at Gerritys in Wyoming with Ryan and he was the funniest, honest, friendly and loved to prank and pick on everyone. To his beloved family and his wife I send my deepest apologies and condolences.
Bill stout
January 12, 2024
I´m very sorry to hear of Ryan´s passing god bless him and his family and Rest In Peace . Marge I´m only a Phone call away if you need me
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15
Calling hours
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Metcalfe Shaver Kopcza Funeral Home, Inc. - Wyoming504 Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming, PA 18644
Jan
15
Service
7:00 p.m.
Metcalfe Shaver Kopcza Funeral Home, Inc. - Wyoming504 Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming, PA 18644
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