Richard H. Newton

Richard Harry "Dick" Newton, 69, formerly of McKeesport, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018, with his wife and children by his side. He was a 1967 graduate of McKeesport High School. Dick nurtured his passion for music early in his life by entertaining his family in the kitchen. Within a few years, along with high school friends, he formed a band, The Fantastic Dee Jays; they recorded an album and had air time on local radio stations. They performed on store rooftops, special events, and opened for the infamous Rolling Stones when they passed through Pittsburgh. He married his high-school sweetheart, Mae L. (Patterson) in 1966, and pursued a career in business operations, spending a majority of his time at John Sexton Food Distribution. He pursued a few businesses, but found fulfillment in writing, later self-publishing a book titled "Oceannis." He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry C. and Laura M. (Lutz) Newton; two brothers, Donald Newton and William Newton; two sisters, Lanna Bender and Mary Hartnett. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Mae L.; sister, Carol Santone; brother, James and his wife Donna Newton; brother-in-law and "partner in crime," Gene Bender; as well as his four children, Rebecca M. Tebeau, Tracie R. (Patrick M.) Bowen, Carey A. (Eric C.) Takach, and Benjamin J. Newton; and nine grandchildren, Zach, Adam, Cory, AJ, Emily, Jessica, Graeson, Ellery, Emerson; and two great-grandchildren, Alex and Maverick.
With his wishes to leave the world being entertained by the motion of our beautiful oceans, his ashes will be spread among them. There will be a memorial service in Pittsburgh; if interested in attending, please email rhnmemorial2018@gmail.com or visit fb.me/dicknewtonFDJ.