Richard A. Nahodil Sr.

1952 - 2021

COAL TOWNSHIP - Richard A. Nahodil Sr., 68, of 155 Coal Run Road, died Thursday, June 24, 2021, at his residence.

He was born Sept. 29, 1952, in Shamokin, a son of the late Donald A. Nahodil Sr. and Jane V. (Koch) Nahodil. He was a lifelong resident of the Shamokin/Coal Township area.

He was a graduate of the Shamokin Area High School.

Rich was a hard-working man. He worked alongside his father in the local coal mines at a young age, started his own general contracting business, traveled to several states where he began working on tunnels and became a dedicated foreman with Lycoming Supply Inc. for 26 years where he earned numerous awards for his work on covered bridges.

Rich was a member of the St. Francis Home Association where he served on its board for several years, enjoyed "beer Fridays" with his friends and participated in their men's pool league.

During his free time, Rich was found completing projects at his home or that of his friends and family members, hosting picnics or Sunday dinner, on a dance floor, singing along to his favorite music, hunting, fishing, camping, scuba diving and watching his grandchildren swim and play.

Rich is survived by many people who love him, including his siblings, Sherry (Nahodil) Hubler, Donna (Nahodil) Cosgrove (go fish!) and Dan Nahodil; two daughters, Sharri (Nahodil) Merlino and son-in-law, Nick, and Janeen Nahodil and son-in-law, David Lagerman; his son, Arjay Nahodil and his significant other, Stef Mudry; sidekick, Pat Eby and her children, Rick Eby, his wife, Nicole, and Erin (Eby) Bronkoski, her husband, Darryl; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and close family friends.

Rich was preceded in death by his father, Donald Nahodil Sr.; mother, Jane (Koch) Nahodil; and a brother, Donald Nahodil Jr.

NAHODIL - Richard A. Nahodil Sr., 68, of 155 Coal Run Road, Coal Township. There will be no visitation or hours of calling. A private service will be held with his closest family and friends in attendance. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. The Leonard J. Lucas Funeral Home Ltd., 120 S. Market St., Shamokin, Leonard J. Lucas Jr., supervisor, is assisting the family with the arrangements.