Obituary of Richard E. Bangs

Richard E. Bangs, Sr., 85, formerly of Titusville, passed away Sunday evening May 10, 2015 at the Golden Living Center in Oil City. Mr. Bangs was born on May 15, 1929 at Spartansburg, PA, a son of the late Ralph and Elda Boyle Bangs. He was married to Mildred Shreffler who preceded him in death in 2014. He was previously married to Esther Mostowy who also preceded him in death. Mr. Bangs was a veteran having served in the US Navy. He was self-employed for many years as an automotive mechanic. Mr. Bangs was a former member and past president of the Eagles Club in Stamford, CT. He enjoyed bowling. He is survived by three children; Richard Bangs, Jr. and wife Mary Beth of Bethel, CT, Kimberly Ruhnke and husband John of Norwalk, CT, and Rebecca Bangs of Bethel, CT; six grandchildren, Brittany, Zachary, and Victoria Bangs, Megan, Emily, and Ryan Ruhnke; a brother, John Bangs and wife Beverly of Texas; four sisters, Rose Rollison of New Jersey, Patricia Stiffler of Arizona, Betty King and Marjorie Jackson, both of Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wives, he was preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters. No public calling hours or funeral service will be observed. The family asks that memorials be made to Special Olympics 1133 19th Street NW Washington, DC 20036.