Obituary of A. Richard Young

Mr. A. Richard Young, 83, of Roberts St. Titusville, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2019 at 2:00 AM at his residence.

               He was born February 8, 1936 in Oil Creek Township, Hydetown, to the late Benjamin Franklin and Reba Elliot Young.

In his younger years he loved riding his horse Amigo and competed in various races, shows and games.

He graduated from Townville High School and joined the Marine Corp where Pfc. Young earned a Certificate for Demolition Specialist at Camp Lejeune, NC.  He went on to earn the rank of Corporal and a Certificate (Honor Student) for Atomic, Biological and Chemical Defense at Camp Pendleton, CA.  Dick was honorably discharged January 12, 1962 with the rank of Sargent.

Dick attended California State College where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business while working two jobs. He had various jobs through the years and always worked.  He retired from National City Bank after 25 years of service.  He set up and managed the Purchasing Department and at the time of his retirement was the Forms Manager.

Dick was an avid bowler for many years and won the Herald Tournament twice.  He was on the Wednesday Men’s League and the Friday Night Couples League.  He also golfed in the Thursday Night Men’s League, The Elder Statemen’s League and the Friday Couples League.

Dick is survived by his wife and best friend of over35 years, Sherry Maginnis Young; three daughters Chris Young (Mike), Billie Fielding (Pat), Kelly Young and a son Richard A. Young.  He is further survived by two sisters, Dorothy Saunders and Shirley (Joe) McAndrew.  Also surviving are grandchildren Cody, Steven, Seth, Dayton, Caitlin, Joshua, Jesse and a special niece Becky (Terry) Berlin.

               He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Frank, Howard and Elbert Young, a sister Donna Haynes and a grandson Jamie.

Dick was a kind man and would lend a hand if somebody needed help. He rarely ever had a bad word to say about anyone and would give people the benefit of the doubt in most situations.  He loved to sit on the swing under the carport and watch the birds, especially the hummers.

In honoring Dick’s request no public calling hours or services will be observed.

               Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Crawford Co. 406 W. Oak St. Titusville, PA 16354.