Drowning victim remembered:
Richard Harvey ELLIOTT, IV, 15, of Belfast, NY, affectionately known as Ricky, passed away unexpectedly on June 20, 2024. He was born January 4, 2009, in Buffalo. Ricky had just completed his freshman year at Belfast Central School and was a high honor roll student, a testament to his dedication to academics. Described as loving and caring, Ricky had a vibrant personality and enjoyed making everyone laugh. He was known among his family and friends as a jokester who brought joy and levity to those around him. His hobbies included making Tik Toks and YouTube videos, playing basketball, riding bikes, and spending time with his siblings. Surviving are: his father, Richard H. Elliott III; his mother, Lisa Perry Elliott; six siblings, Brianna, Joseph, Nevaeh, McKylie, Aiden, and Payton; paternal grandparents, Richard and Cathy Elliott, Jr.; maternal grandfather, William Perry; aunts and uncles, Anthony Elliott, Alicia Elliott, Emily Pokszywka, Jeremy Poksyzwka, Bill (Lisa) Perry, Jr., and Abbie Perry; cousins; as well as numerous friends. He was predeceased by his maternal grandmother, Leah Marco. Friends may call at Northern KonXions United Methodist Church, 2 Chapel St., Belfast, NY on Thursday, June 27, 2024 from 1:00 – 4:00 PM, with Funeral Services following at 4:00 PM. Pastor Craig Buelow will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Belfast. Memorials may be made to Northern KonXions United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 397, Belfast, NY 14711. Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.