Phyllis W. Richards, 66, of Kennedy Street, Bradford, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at UPMC Hamot.
 
Born November 16, 1956, in Potsdam, NY, she was the daughter of the late Philip Richards and Wilma Jean (Mangel) Richards Owens.
 
Phyllis was a 1974 graduate of Brushton High School. She attended Jefferson Community College in Watertown NY, and later graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in English.
 
After graduating she worked as a substitute English Teacher for the Bradford Area School District at Bradford High School and Fretz Junior High School. She later worked at Ramsbottom and Beacon Light. She was an Agent for the McKean County Children and Youth Services, as well as a Foster Parent. She retired from the Public Assistance Office.
 
She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, the Daughters of the American Revolution, and she loved to read.
Surviving are two sons, John P. Richards, of Somerset, and Donald Lathrop, of Bradford, one grandson William, her sister friend, Rene (Thomas) Williams, of Bradford, three sisters, Wini (Frank) Patrick, of Amherst NY, Betsy (Frank) Bellavia, of Orchard Park, NY, Linda Mathys, of Bradford,
three brothers, Philip Richards, of Eastford, CT, Bernard (Paula) Richards, of South Bridge, MA, and Christopher (Holly) RIchards, of Florence, MA, and several nieces and nephews.
 
Family will receive friends on Saturday, May 6th, 2023, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the American Legion, 11:30 AM with Pastor Terri Niver, of the First Wesleyan Church, officiating. Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park.
 
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
 
Memorial contribution if desired may be made to Hollenbeck Funeral Homes.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com