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Richard Christoff Obituary

Richard Michael "Dick" Christoff, 72, of Orlando, Fla., formerly of Greensburg, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2016. He was born Nov. 17, 1943, in Greensburg, son of the late Donald Albert Christoff and Thelma Jean (Gray) Christoff. Dick was a 1965 graduate of Greensburg Salem High School. He was an employee of Adam Eidemiller Inc. before relocating to Orlando, Fla., where he eventually would retire from Lynx Transportation. Dick enjoyed bowling, golfing and spending time with his three grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Judy (Lukacs) Christoff; son, Rick Christoff and his wife, Mardi, of Orlando; daughter, Melissa (Christoff) Kitsch, of Orlando; grandsons, Dylan and Cameron Kitsch, of Orlando; granddaughter, Alexa Christoff, of Orlando; brother, Donald A. Christoff and his wife, Ruth, of Latrobe; uncle, Walter Christoff, of Greensburg; and his beloved K9 for the last 14 years, Luke.
A private family service and interment will be held at a later date.

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Published by Tribune Review from Apr. 1 to Apr. 3, 2016.

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Diane and Harry James

March 26, 2021

Dick, You look so handsome in your picture! We hope that you are smiling down from heaven. You have a wonderful, loving, caring family. We know how much that you are missed by all. We miss sharing time with you. Rest in peace. Love, Diane and Harry James (now in Mandeville, LA.)

Diane and Harry James

March 26, 2020

Wow Dick, how times flies. I am sure you are looking down from us in heaven, especially now with all that is going on across the world.
We are sure that you are praying for your family. We know that they wish that you were here to be with them at this difficult time, but you have a very strong wife and loving kids. We love and miss you Dick. Rest in Peace.

Diane and Harry James ( now in Beacon, NY)

Nancy Voze Kosic

May 7, 2016

Judy I am sorry to hear of the death of your husband. I was at a luncheon with some former classmates and Elaine told me. I somehow missed it in the obituaries.

April 30, 2016

Richard and I started to work together at Lynx and in the same class.I have enjoyed working with him as well as his friendship.our prayers go out to his Family.

Judy Chrstoff

April 13, 2016

Loved you Once...Love you Still....Always have....Always will. RIP sweet husband. You are so missed. God Bless.

Diane and Harry James

April 7, 2016

Dick was a fun, funny guy. You could see the love that he shared with his wife Judy. We enjoyed spending time with him. We loved him. He will be missed. Rest in peace Dick. We have wonderful memories of times spent with you for the past 30 plus years. Love you. Diane and Harry James

Ed & Kathy Hatcher

April 1, 2016

We are very sad but will always remember the great times we have had. Our deepest sympathy to you all. We will keep you in our thoughts & prayers! .

Karyn Huggins

April 1, 2016

You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. Uncle Dick was so loved and will be deeply missed. We are here for you.

Kathleen Emmer

April 1, 2016

Condolences on the passing of your brother.

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