Richard B. Morriale

Richard B. Morriale obituary, Wheeling, WV

Richard B. Morriale

Richard Morriale Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kepner Funeral Home - Burke Chapel on Nov. 10, 2025.

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Richard B. Morriale, 91, of Wheeling, WV, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at Wheeling Hospital.
He was born on September 28, 1934, son of the late Al and Susan Vicaro Morriale.
Richard was a very loving person and a musician known as Yodeling Dick Brooks. He liked doing artwork in his spare time and was a Catholic by faith.
In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by brother, Anthony Morriale; brother, Edward Morriale; infant daughter, Melinda Morriale; and daughter, Alura Tucker.
Richard is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Janet L. Geroe Morriale; three grandsons, Christopher, Brian, and John Tucker; son-in-law, Gary Tucker; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
Friends will be received on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 from 6-7 PM at Kepner Funeral Homes, 2101 Warwood Avenue, Wheeling, WV (3304-277-2722).
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