Richard was raised on a farm
in Whitesville and was a graduate of Whitesville Central High School. He was employed
as a truck driver for the former Scoville
Brown Company in Wellsville and later for Genesee Valley Nurseries, Inc. in
Belmont. He was an active social member of the American Legion Post 808 in
Belmont. He had a good sense of humor, and enjoyed
telling stories of the old days, working on his garden, and hunting.
He is survived by a daughter,
Donna Baker of Belmont, a granddaughter, Michelle (David) Francisco of Belmont,
a grandson, Kevin Baker of Belmont, several great grandchildren, two brothers,
William (Shirley) Allen of Whitesville and Ronald (Carol) Allen of Wellsville,
three sisters, Arlouine Seeley of Belmont, Phyllis (Bruce) Greene of Portville,
and Sandra (James) Fitzpatrick of Whitesville, as well as several nieces and
nephews. He was predeceased in addition to his wife, by a sister, Rachel Lewis,
and a son-in-law, Willis Baker.Friends are invited to a graveside funeral service on Friday, November 10, 2017 at 1:00 pm at Forest Hills Cemetery of Belmont with Rev. John Francisco presiding. There will be no prior visitation. Please consider memorial donations to the Amity Rescue Squad. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.
