Richard Belcher

Richard E. Belcher, 81, of Sheffield, PA., died Saturday morning, May 18, 2024, at Warren General Hospital, Warren, PA., after an extended illness.  Richard was born October 9, 1942, in Warren, PA. to the late Ernest “Earl” and Leona Farr Belcher.  He was a lifelong Sheffield resident.  Richard was a 1960 graduate of Sheffield High School and earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Edinboro University.  He was employed with the Cambridge Springs School District, as a science teacher.  He also worked at G.T.E. Sylvania, Struthers Wells Corporation, and was a Psychiatric Aide at Warren State Hospital, retiring from there.

He was a Prudential Life Insurance Agent for a short time as well.

Richard was a member of the Warren congregation of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Some of his hobbies were genealogy, landscaping, gardening, and hunting.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Linda Boughton Belcher whom he married December 6, 1975, 3 Children – Steve Belcher and wife, Wendy of Russell, PA., Ruth Belcher and significant other, Dan Hagg of Sheffield, PA., Daniel Belcher and fiancé, Logan Presley of Ford City, PA., 2 Brothers – Jack Belcher of Florida, Earl Belcher and his wife, Wendy of Rome, pa., Karen Moldovan and husband, Scott of Florida, 8 Grandchildren – Laney, Bret, Kayla, Mason, Noah, Eden, Leah and Phoenix, 2 Great Grandchildren – Paxton and Ryker, several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Nancy Stokes, and his infant brother, James Belcher. 

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at 2pm at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 201 Pleasant Drive, Warren, PA., with Andrew Rowan, Elder, officiating.  Interment was in Warren County Memorial Park.  Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. 

E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com  The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.