Richard W. Luther Sr.

Richard W. "Dick" Luther Sr., 93, of 14 Williams Street, Bradford, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022, at Bradford Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.

Born June 30,1929, in Patton, Dick was the son of the late Leroy and Alma Dunnegan Luther.

He was a 1948 graduate of Patton High School.  Dick was a veteran of the United States Army, and served as a military policeman during the Korean War.

He attended Brevard College, in Brevard, NC and Mt. Saint Mary’s College, in Emmitsburg, MD.

On April 26,1956 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Westminster, MD, he married Bettie Lee (Cromwell) Luther who died March 21, 2015. 

Dick sold insurance as an AFLC agent for over 50 years.  For the last 26 years he along with his son, Rich, owned and operated Luther Excavating Services.  He was affectionately known as Mr. Slate at various work sites,

He was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, The Knights of Columbus, McKean County Republican Party and Patton Volunteer Fire Department.  He served on the board and was treasurer for the Bradford City Water Authority since its inception in 1980.

Dick held a special place in his heart for animals and volunteered for many years at the McKean County SPCA. He also assisted in the Bradford Central Christian High School Ramblers / Bradford Area High School Owls recycling program. He was a volunteer for the United Way of the Bradford Area and many local organizations. Also eager to help, Dick came with a smile, a hard work ethic and a few jokes to make everyone feel at ease.

Surviving are two daughters, Melanie (Tom) Shay, of Bradford, and Michele (Bruce) Kesting of Littlestown; two sons: Richard (Kristen Tate) Luther, of Bradford, and Timothy Luther of Hanover, “Pappy” to four grandchildren, Tiffanie Luther, Kathleen Shay, Lauren Luther and William Luther; one sister, Ruth Semonich, of Patton, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded by his parents, wife Bettie Lee of 58 years, three brothers, his twin,Robert, Howard and James Luther.

Family will receive friends Sunday, October 23, 2022, from 2 pm to 4 pm & 6 pm to 8 pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. 372 East Main Street. Friends are also invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday at 11:00 am in St. Bernard Church with Fr. John Jacquel, Pastor, as celebrant. Military Honors will be accorded by members of the American Legion Post 108 Honor Guard in St. Bernard Cemetery following the mass.

Memorial contribution if desired may be made to McKean County SPCA or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

Very sorry for your loss
— Marty Anderson

To the family of Richard Luther Sr. Please accept our sympathy at the passing of your father. May God bless and comfort you. Roger and Joyce Geis
— Roger and Joyce Geis

My sympathies to the family of this wonderful man.
— Brian vecellio

Rich and Kris, So sorry to hear of your loss. Praying for you and your family during this difficult time.
— Charley and Beth Butler

Michele and family ~ so sorry for your loss. I hope your dad had as many fond memories of Patton, Pa. as I still do.
— Wendy Buck Hyde

Rich & Kris, Tom & Melanie and family, my condolences on the passing of Mr. Luther. He was always very friendly any time I ran into him in the area and will be missed by many. Prayers for the entire family.
— Rich Brandon

Rich and family, so sorry to hear of your father''s passing. Keep the fun and loving memories close. May he fly high with the angels
— Barb Burgess

So sorry to read this. He was an exceptional person. Your family is in my prayers.
— Stephanie Shotts Smith

Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy to the Luther family. Your Dad was an inspiration and so loved by of us who were so blessed to have him in our lives. He will be greatly missed. May he now Rest In Peace with your Mom in Paradise. May GOD bless all of you.
— Marty & Kris Sapko

We are so sorry to hear about Dick, he was one of the nicest and funniest people we every met. Thoughts and prayers are with your family.
— Gene Woodmansee Connie Goldthwait

Dear Rich,Mel and family Judy and I are very sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a wonderful person. Everyone is in our thoughts and prayers
— Frank and Judy Autieri

To family of Richard. So sorry for your loss. What a great guy. He will be greatly missed. May God bless.
— Larry and Suzie Fox

Mel, I’m sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. Sending a hug and prayers for peace.
— Barb Shurilla

To the family of Richard Luther: I am very sorry to hear about your loss of one of the nicest men I have met.
— Jerry Berkhouse

Dear Rich & Kris, Mel & Tom and family We were saddened by reading of the loss of your Dad. He was a great guy, and was a wonderful help at the SPCA. Rich & Mel, he was so proud of you both.
— Grant/CarolOrris

Our deepest condolences to the Luther Family for your loss.
— Donnie and Christina Cobb

Please accept my sincere sympathies, I know it''s a difficult road to go down. God be with you and comfort you.
— Eve Hartle

So sorry for your loss, Dick was the Cornerstone for the Water Authority for 40 years, his contributions to the Authority and Community will live forever.
— Steve Disney, Water Authority Executive Director

Sorry for your loss, I was always treated well when I was friends with his son Rich as kids.
— Curtis Wilber

Melanie & Rich, So very sorry to hear of Dick''s passing. He was a great man & will be missed. His charming wit and broad smile made everybody smile.
— Carl Milks

Im going to miss your Dad he was a great guy with a heart of gold . Hes with your mom now and im sure he is the happiest hes been since her passing , your in our thoughts and prayers .
— Keven and Lance Collins

We will forever be grateful to have known and had your Daddy in our lives. He will never be forgotten. God rest his handsome soul. Dick dance with your love Betty. Our deepest sympathies to your family.
— Jody & Lee Zimmerman

So very sorry to see this. He was a great guy. Hugs to all.
— Cliff and Debby Anthony

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with family ??
— Sabrina Miles

So sorry to hear of Dick passing. He was a sweet man we enjoyed talking with as we walked by. My son was his paper boy as well.
— Becky & Eli Moreth

I was so sorry to hear of Dick’s passing. He was a very special man and will be missed. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to his family.
— Lori Keith-Master

So sorry for your loss
— Christine Miller

We are sorry to hear of your loss.
— Stoney,and Becky Greenberg,and family.

Condolences

  • Very sorry for your loss

    — Marty Anderson
  • To the family of Richard Luther Sr. Please accept our sympathy at the passing of your father. May God bless and comfort you. Roger and Joyce Geis

    — Roger and Joyce Geis
  • My sympathies to the family of this wonderful man.

    — Brian vecellio
  • Rich and Kris, So sorry to hear of your loss. Praying for you and your family during this difficult time.

    — Charley and Beth Butler
  • Michele and family ~ so sorry for your loss. I hope your dad had as many fond memories of Patton, Pa. as I still do.

    — Wendy Buck Hyde