Richard E. Luzier, 89, of 107 Mill Street, Ridgway (Daguscahonda), passed away Friday, December 9, 2016, at the Elk Haven Nursing Home.
He was born September 9, 1927, in Girard Township, Clearfield County, son of the late Frank and Beatrice Williams Luzier. He was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Weedville High School. Richard was a retired employee of Quality Components, retiring in 1989 with over 30 years of service.
On January 16, 1954, in Force, he married Anita T. Gavazzi, who survives. They were married over 62 years. He is also survived by two daughters, Cheryl Kotalac and her husband Bill of St. Marys and Debbie Luzier of Marietta, OH; a son, Richard F. Luzier and his wife Carol of St. Marys; three grandchildren, Chris (Kelly) Copeland, Melissa Luzier, and Richie Luzier; one great grandson, Copeland; and by a sister, Gloria Youngmark and her husband Teed of Caledonia.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Marjorie Wilson and Elnora Pasquinelli.
Richard was a member of the Weedville United Methodist Church and was a veteran of the US Navy, having served in World War II and the Korean War. He was a member of the St. Marys and Weedville American Legions. Richard was an avid hunter and enjoyed going to camp.
Funeral Services will be held in the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 13, 2016, at 11:00 AM, with the Rev. Lola Turnbull officiating. Full military rites will be accorded by the St. Marys Servicemen’s Burial Detail. Burial will follow in the St. Boniface Cemetery.
Visitation is at the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Tuesday morning from 10:00 AM until the time of the service.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Weedville United Methodist Church, 6446 Gardner Hill Road, Weedville, PA 15868.