Attorney Richard T. Mulcahey

Attorney Richard T. Mulcahey, 95, of South Abington Twp., passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024.

Born in Niagara Falls, New York, he was the son of the late John F. and Alice G. Mulcahey. Richard earned his bachelor's degree and law degree from Georgetown University, graduating from the Law School in 1955. He began his legal career with the United States Department of Justice before moving to Illinois in 1962, where he served as in-house counsel for Armour and Company. In 1967, he established his private practice in Scranton, Pennsylvania, where he continued to serve his clients until his retirement in 2022.

Richard is survived by his wife of 65 years, Helen P. (née Stapleton); three sons, Richard T. Jr., Esq. and his wife, Kathleen; William F. and his wife, Paula; and John M., Esq. and his wife, Danielle; four daughters, Dr. Mary Jane Mulcahey-Hershey and her husband, Hiram P.; Kathryn M. Briden and her husband, Peter; Ruth H. Fried and her husband, Alex; and Sharon M. Shellgren and her husband, Erik; 16 grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; a sister, Lois A. Mulcahey; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a grandson, Matthew R. Briden; and a brother, John F. Mulcahey Jr.

Visitation will take place at the Church of St. Gregory, located at 330 North Abington Road, Clarks Green, on Sunday, Aug. 18, from 4 to 6 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the church on Monday, Aug. 19, at 10 a.m., with the Rev. John M. Lapera, pastor, officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Church of St. Gregory.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Lawrence Young Funeral Home, 418 S. State St., Clarks Summit. Interment will follow at Hickory Grove Cemetery, Waverly.