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1942
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Richard Hough Obituary
Brother Richard F. "Dick" Hough, 81, of Jim Thorpe, formerly of Walnutport, was called off from labor on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, in the Genesis Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Barbara A. (Cressley) Smith Hough. They were married for one year this past Aug. 20.
His first wife, Grace A. (Husack) Hough, died on March 27, 2018.
Prior to retiring, he was a glazier and was the owner/operator of Tri-County Glass Co.
Born in the Fireline area of Palmerton, he was a son of the late Edward W. and Ella (Strohl) Hough.
He served our country with the U.S. Army/Army Reserves in the military police.
Hough was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Penn Forest Township.
He held a membership in Slatington F. & A.M. Lodge 440, Slatington.
He was an outstanding antique/classic automobile enthusiast/restorer and held a life membership of the Antique Automobile Club of America, where he was a five-time National Champion recipient and served as an AACA Judge. He was also a two-time champion with the National Corvette Club. Locally, he was a member of the Jukebox Cruisers.
Surviving in addition to his loving wife Barb are two sisters, Kathy Horner, and her companion, Rich, of Slatington, and Carol Fairchild (Kenny) of Whitehall; a brother, John Hough, and his wife, Diane, of New Tripoli; and many nieces and nephews.
He was also predeceased by three brothers, Willis "Bill," George and Edward Hough.
Service: Funeral service 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 27, Christ Lutheran Church, 189 Church Rd., Penn Forest Twp., with the Rev. John P. Hassler officiating. Military graveside service, Christ Lutheran Cemetery, Penn Forest Twp., under direction of Lehighton Area UVO. Call 9:30-11 a.m. Friday. Masonic service at 10:45 a.m. Friday. Contributions in his name may be made to the church, 18229. Online condolences can be offered at www.ovsakfh.com..
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Irene Zacharias
October 28, 2023
Kathy, Carol and John and families. May God bless you and your families in this time of sorrow. So sorry for your loss.
JAN GULDEN
October 27, 2023
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY
JAN D GULDEN D N D
Kathi Kromer Danner
October 26, 2023
Dear Barbara, I was so sad when I learned of Dick's passing away, what a wonderful year you gave him. My heart goes out to you. Much love, Kathi
Beverly and Wilson Putt
October 25, 2023
So sorry for your loss. May your good memories comfort you at this difficult time. Our deepest sympathy to you.
Yvonne gillbert
October 25, 2023
So sorry for your loss, Barbara.
Diane (Serfass) Smith
October 25, 2023
Duck was a long time friend of my family. He lived with us in Union, NJ while my father trained him in the glass business. He was like a big brother to me. Glad he got to spend the past year with you Barbara. Our condolences. Am out of town but will send a prayer.
Kathy, your loving sister.
October 25, 2023
Grateful
October 25, 2023
Sir,
Thank You for Your service to our country.
God Bless You!
God be with your family!
Sincerely,
A Grateful American
Robert J. Miklas, AT2AC, USN, 1963-1967.
October 25, 2023
You are now officially called off from labor. You stand relieved from your post. A job well done fellow veteran. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. The final battle is now over and peace has been restored. The final bugle has sounded and taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Farewell fellow veteran and mason. A Navy Vietnam Veteran.
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