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Richard William Lichtinger

1949 - 2020

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1949

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2020

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Richard Lichtinger Obituary

Richard William Lichtinger, age 70, of Lake City, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020, at UPMC Hamot, following an extended illness.

He was born in Erie, on November 18, 1949, a son of Virginia Schmidt Lichtinger of Erie and the late Richard E. Lichtinger.

He was a 1968 graduate of McDowell High School and served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Richard worked as a machinist for Eriez Magnetics for over 30 years.

He was an amateur photographer, a Ham radio operator and enjoyed fishing.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by a sister, Starr Redmond and her husband Jim of Harborcreek; a brother, Michael Lichtinger and his wife Gayle of Erie; and four nieces and nephews.

Services were held at the convenience of the family. Arrangement are entrusted to the Scott Funeral Home, 2104 Myrtle St., Erie. Send condolences at www.Scottfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Erie Times-News on Feb. 9, 2020.

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Bob Kiehlmeier

February 9, 2020

Starr and family,
Sorry to hear that Richard passed. I remember him as a McDowell classmate, and neighbor. I delivered newspapers to your parents house. May he rest in peace with the Lord. 73 OM and
shipmate. RMC Bob Kiehlmeier, USN-Ret./WA3IRG

Larry Rouchey

February 8, 2020

We had a great time working togeather at the Sportsmans Club as teens and new him as a good friend years gone by. Our condolences go out to his family. Larry Rouchey and family.

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