Richard L. Bruce

Richard L. Bruce obituary, Valencia, PA

Richard L. Bruce

Richard Bruce Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Schellhaas Funeral Home & Cremation Svcs., Ltd. - Bakerstown on Jan. 23, 2026.
Richard L. Bruce, age 89, of Valencia, formerly Allison Park, died peacefully at Good Samaritan Hospice of Wexford on January 22, 2026. Born on June 28, 1936 in Freeport, Illinois, he was the beloved husband for 66 years of Rebecca Zimmerman Bruce; loving father of Kara (Wade) Brindle and Dennis (Patricia) Bruce; grandfather of Brian, Bradley, Melissa, Melanie, Zachary, Nicole, Alyssa, and Jennifer; great-grandfather of Brian, Benjamin, Julia, Katelynn, Matthew, Alyssa, Vanessa, Jaxon, Charlie, Charlotte, Ellie, Josie, and Cecelia; and soon to be great-great-grandfather.

His Master's Degree from University of South Dakota led him to travel and work as a geologist in many states. He enjoyed fishing, boating, woodworking, and following all Pittsburgh sports teams.

A celebration of his life will be held on Friday, January 30, 2026 at 11 a.m. in First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown, 5825 Heckert Road at Route 8, Bakerstown, PA. Rev. Paul A. Becker, officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice of Wexford, PA.

Arrangements entrusted to Schellhaas Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd., Bakerstown, PA. www.schellhaasfh.com.

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