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Barbara L. Richards

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Barbara L. Richards obituary, 1933-2025, North Huntingdon, PA

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1933

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2025

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William Snyder Funeral Home, Inc. - Irwin

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Aug. 31, 2025

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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Barbara Richards Obituary

Barbara L. (Magee) Richards, 92, of North Huntingdon, died Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025, at Somerset Senior Living, Somerset. She was born January 29, 1933 in New Castle, a daughter of the late James and Muriel (Mort) Magee and was also preceded in death by her beloved husband Robert R. Richards Sr. and a grandson Jonathan Richards. Barbara retired after employment at the Westinghouse Air Brake Credit Union, Wilmerding, and was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Irwin. She enjoyed gardening, card club, exercising classes, spending time with family and friends and travelling with her husband. Barbara is survived by her sons and their families: Robert R. Richards Jr. and his wife Christine of Somerset, Wayne M. Richards and his wife Debbie of Chambersburg and Jeffrey D. Richards of Colorado; her grandchildren Alison Wilson (fiance Mike Rush), Lance Richards (Kayla Smith), Mark Richards (Hannah), Michael Richards (Beth), Matthew Richards (Kelly), and Jennifer Caldwell (Jake); her great grandchildren Olivia, Luke, Ayslyn, Joshua, Serafina, Gavin, Jamison, and Godric; a brother William Magee, a sister Dolly Marcussen; also nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, August 31, 2025, at the WILLIAM SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, 521 Main St., Irwin, where a funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. with Rev. Dr. Doug Rehberg, officiating. She will be laid to rest next to her husband at Long Run Cemetery, North Huntingdon. The family would like to thank the staff of Somerset Senior Living and ViaQuest Hospice for all the kind and compassionate care. In lieu of flowers a contribution can be made in Barbs name to the activity department at Somerset Senior Living, 166 Siemon Dr., Somerset PA 15501. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.

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Published by Tribune Review on Aug. 29, 2025.

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William Snyder Funeral Home, Inc.

521 Main Street, Irwin, PA 15642

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