Richard H. Edwards, 85, of Drum Road and formerly of Cuba,
passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Jones Memorial Hospital in
Wellsville. He was born January 27, 1939, in Weston Mills, the son of the late
Herman and Virginia (Dickerson) Edwards. On May 26, 1976, in West Clarksville,
he married Lois Edwards, who survives.
Dick attended Richburg Central Schools. He found his career
at Dresser-Rand of Olean, retiring in 2001 after 30 years. Upon his retirement
from Dresser, he was a driver for Meals on Wheels for the Allegany County
Office for the Aging. In 1991 he moved to Allentown and was a life member of
the Allentown Volunteer Fire Department, the Scio Restoration Church, and the
United Steel Workers of America. Always involved in his community, while in
Cuba, he guided and supported several youth activities including Youth
Football, Little League Baseball, and was a Boy Scout Leader.
In addition to his wife of 49 years, Lois, he is survived
by: two sons, Richard “Paul” (Christina) Edwards and James “Jim” R. (Robin)
Edwards both of Allentown; two daughters, Tammy Edwards of Wellsville and April
Edwards of Minnesota; six grandchildren, Joshua (Amy) Edwards, Jeremiah (Jme)
Edwards, Brandon Edwards, Tyler Edwards, Andrea (Christopher Evans) Edwards,
and Makayla Edwards; 10 great-grandchildren, with one on the way; siblings,
Robert Edwards of Fort Mills, SC, Slyvia Edwards of Belfast, and Diane Edwards
of Bolivar; as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents,
he was predeceased by: three sons, Scott Edwards, Westley Edwards, and Rodney
Edwards; a sister and her husband, Bonnie & Dick Lockwood; three brothers,
Gary Edwards, Herman Edwards, Harley Edwards; and sister-in-law Lois Edwards.
A Graveside service will be held this Spring in Knights
Creek Cemetery in Scio. Please consider memorial donations to the Allentown
Volunteer Fire Company, PO Box 82, Allentown, NY 14707. To leave online
condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.
