He was born September 5, 1938, in Nobe, West Virginia, the son of Charles Calvin Richards and Thelma V. Whipkey Richards Lowe, and step-son of Edward Lowe.

Ted was formerly employed by Boro Construction in Donora, Western Packers in Pittsburgh, and was a security guard for WR Morris Security in Washington.

He was a Pennsylvania State Constable, and on the Ellsworth Police Force for several years. He was a crossing guard for the Bentworth school district, and also worked for the borough of Bentleyville.

He was a member of the Bentleyville and Ellsworth Volunteer Fire Departments. Ted enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He is survived by two sons: Charles "Kenny" Richards and wife Andrea, and Mark Richards, all of Washington; two daughters: Janice Fordyce and husband Gary of Greene County, Tina Jackson of Bentleyville; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brother, Hayden Richards and wife Darlene, of Cambridge, Ohio.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Sicchitano Richards, who died September 9, 2019; son, Keith Richards; and brothers: Calvin R., Gary L. and Larry L. Richards.

Friends will be received from 3 to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 11, 2022, in the Frye Funeral Home Inc., 427 West Main Street, Monongahela, where services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 12, 2022, with the Rev. Larry Coltura officiating. Interment will follow in Horn Cemetery, Marianna.

At the request of the family, memorial contributions may be made to the Frye Funeral Home. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at www.fryefuneralhome.com.

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Published by Observer-Reporter on Mar. 10, 2022.

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Ann Jennings Richards Francis

March 22, 2022

I wish I had known Ted better. He was my brother- in -law. I was married to Ted's brother, Larry L. Richards. I will see both of you one day in heaven Miss you now.

Brian and Kim Richards

March 18, 2022

Thoughts and prayers.

Doug and Desiri Reese

March 10, 2022

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

mike demo

March 10, 2022

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Margaret Campbell

March 9, 2022

My deepest sympathy to the Richards family My Mr.Richards rest in peace with the Lord

Michele Eimer

March 9, 2022

Janice, Tina & families. Please know how sorry I am for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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