Richard C. Bryner

1944 - 2025

Richard C. 'Skip' Bryner, 80, of West Newton, died Wednesday, April 2, 2025. He was born on May 20, 1944, a son of the late F. Boyd and June (Russell) Bryner. Prior to retirement, he was employed by Tooling Specialists in Lloydsville and Elliott Company in Jeannette. Skip was also a longtime employee of the J. William McCauley, Jr. Funeral Home, West Newton. He was a member and former chief of the West Newton Volunteer Fire Company. An EMT and paramedic, he was in the first class of paramedics in the state, scoring the highest in the class, and was formerly active with the West Newton Ambulance Service, as well as having conducted trainings at Westmoreland County Community College. Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Kathleen (Scholl) Bryner; his daughter, Laura Bryner; and nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, James, Ronald, and Jack Bryner; and sister, Kay McMurray. As per his wishes, there will be no visitation. A celebration of Skip's life was be held at noon Thursday, April 10, in the Le Grande Room, adjacent to Gary's Chuck Wagon, 109 S. Second St., West Newton. Those planning on attending, please RSVP by calling the restaurant in advance at 724-872-8920. Memorial contributions may be made to Rostraver-West Newton EMS, 100 Pleasant Vally Blvd., Rostraver, PA 15012; or Independence Hospice, 501 W. Otterman St., Greensburg, PA 15601. Arrangements entrusted to the J. WILLIAM MCCAULEY, JR. FUNERAL HOME, West Newton. Condolences may be left at http://www.mccauleyfuneralhome.com.