Richard D. Basham

Matamoras, PA

Richard D. Basham, 79, of Matamoras, PA, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2008 at Milford Senior Care, Westfall Twp., PA.

He was born on July 29, 1929 at Binghamton, NY, the son of the late William J. Basham and Minnie Zakevicius Basham.

Richard worked for the C.I.A. in Washington, DC and then for Pike County, PA, from which he retired. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, while stationed in Austria. He was an active member of the United Methodist Church of Matamoras and served as a Lay Leader, Choir member, Sunday School Teacher and Custodian of the church. He was a long time member of the Roosa-Fleming V.F.W. Post #161, Port Jervis.

He married Shirley Shay Basham, who survives. He is further survived by his son, John Basham of Matamoras, PA; his daughter, Vicki Basham of Greeley, PA; his grandson, Darren Basham; his granddaughter, Leanne Landman; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his four brothers, Gerald, John, William and Donald Basham.

Funeral Services will be held today, Monday, October 13, at 11 a.m. in the United Methodist Church of Matamoras, PA, with the Rev. Russell Lockwood and the Rev. Lora Villinger officiating. Interment will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church of Matamoras, 209 Ave. H, Matamoras, PA 18336 or to the Alzheimer's Assoc.

Arrangements by Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc. For information, directions or to send condolences, please visit knight-auchmoody.com or call 845-856-3312.