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Velma Richards Obituary

Velma M. Richards, 76, of Clairton, died Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2005, at her home. She was born Sept. 24, 1928, in McKeesport, to the late William F. and Lola M. Clark Randolph. She was a retired school bus driver for Matthews Bus Co., Finleyville, and had also been a bus driver for Sewickley School District. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Clairton and its Tri "C" Club. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Richards; and siblings, Anna Marie Wilds, Bessie Lenhart, William F. Randolph Jr. and Robert E. Randolph. She is survived by her brother, Charles "Chuck" (Susan) Randolph, of Finleyville; sister-in-law, Betty Lou Randolph; and nieces and nephews. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the A.J. BEKAVAC FUNERAL HOME, 555 Fifth St., Clairton, www.bekavacfuneralhome.com, where funeral services will be at 8 p.m. Friday with the Rev. John MacLeod officiating.

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Published by Pittsburgh Tribune Review on Aug. 25, 2005.

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