Richard R. Joswick

Richard R. Joswick, 55, formerly of Charleroi, died Friday, May 29, 2009, at his home in Houston, Tex. He was born May 22, 1954, in Charleroi, a son of former Charleroi residents, Tom and Nancy Joswick, who currently live in Lower Burrell, Pa. Richard was a 1972 graduate of Charleroi Area High School. Known by family, close friends and teammates as "Bubba," he was a standout in football, wrestling and track for the Cougars. After graduating from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1976, Richard worked for five years at the Homer City Generating Station. Since 1981, he has worked in wire and cable sales in Dallas and Houston, Tex. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his daughter, Julia, and his son, Cabe, both of Houston, Tex.; his sister, Nancy (Philip) Chandler, of Dallas, Tex., his brother, Mark (Christine) Joswick, of Montclair, Va., and three nieces and one nephew. A memorial service is being planned for later this summer in Charleroi. Memorial donations may be made to First Tee, World Golf Village, 425 South Legacy Trail, St. Augustine, Fla. 32092. (904) 940-4336.