Richard W. Offen

Richard W. Offen obituary

Richard W. Offen

Richard Offen Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Schellhaas Funeral Home & Cremation Svcs., Inc. - West View on Jul. 30, 2025.
Richard W. Offen, age 67, of Spring Garden, on Monday, July 7, 2025. Son of Rose (McDermott) and the late Richard Offen; brother of Laurel Mahler. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and many life-long friends - especially Joseph "Puppy" Vidnic. Family will welcome friends on Friday from 6-8pm at Schellhaas Funeral Home, Inc., 388 Center Avenue, West View, PA 15229. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday at 10am at Shrines of Pittsburgh, Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish. Richard was a hard worker and a great son. He worked for Dun-Rite Window & Door his whole life, where they were like his second family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Most Holy Name Church: https://pghshrines.org/give-to-mhn

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