Richard H. Bradley Jr.

Richard H. Bradley Jr. obituary, Quarryville, PA

Richard H. Bradley Jr.

Richard Bradley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dewald Funeral & Cremation Services Inc on Oct. 14, 2025.

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Richard H. Bradley, 88, of New Providence, entered into rest on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Richard Sr., and Mary (Good) Bradley. He was the husband of the late Julia (Trout) Bradley for 66 years.
Dick retired after working as a truck mechanic for Armstrong World Industries for many years. He was a member of the former St. Paul's Church, the Slumbering Groundhog Lodge, the former Washington Lodge #156 F.&A.M., and a life-member of the NRA. Dick was an avid collector of firearms, antiques, and musical instruments. He was a talented automotive mechanic, but what he enjoyed most, was sitting under his tree with his cat, Lizzie.
Richard is survived by a daughter, Kim Bradley Eshleman (Jim), a son, R. Keith Bradley, preceded him in death. Also surviving is a daughter-in-law, Cathy Albright; grandsons, Mark E. Bradley (Amy), and Kevin D. Bradley (Theresa); 3 great-granddaughters; brothers, Robert and Bill Bradley, and a sister-in-law, Deb Mellinger Herr (Donald).
Private interment will take place in the Quarryville Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Dick's memory can be made to the Quarryville Library, 357 Buck Rd., Quarryville, PA 17566.
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