Richard A. Hernandez

Richard A. Hernandez obituary, Pocono Lake, PA

Richard A. Hernandez

Richard Hernandez Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Yanac Funeral & Cremation Service, Inc. on Jan. 22, 2026.
Richard A. Hernandez, 49 of Pocono Lake passed away Sunday morning January 18, 2026, at the St. Luke's Monroe Campus in Stroud Township.

Richard was born in Brooklyn, New York, a son of Susana (Hildebrant) Hernandez of Pocono Lake and the late Herlindo A. Hernandez. He graduated from Pocono Mountain High School and was last employed as truck driver until he retired due to his illness.

Richard was of the Methodist faith and enjoyed watching wrestling, playing the guitar, singing, playing dungeons and dragons and rock music.

Surviving in addition to his mother, Susana Hernandez is a daughter, Maya Hernandez, son, Marcus Hernandez and a brother, Robert A. Hernandez and extended family members.

Cremation services will be private.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Yanac Funeral & Cremation Service, Inc. 35 Sterling Road, Mount Pocono where online condolences can be made @www.yanacfuneralhome.com

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