SHINGLEHOUSE, PA—Richard W. “Rick” Gaus, 66, of Shinglehouse, formerly of Belmont, NY, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Sunday, October 19, 2025.

Family and friends may gather from 11am to 1pm on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, 118 South Union Street, Shinglehouse, where funeral services will follow at 1pm with Pastor Tim Taylor of Crosstown Alliance Church, Shinglehouse, officiating.

A full obituary will follow.

Rick’s family has entrusted his care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.

To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Rick, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.