Phyllis W. Richards

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, Services will be helad at, 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

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

I''m so sorry to hear of Phyllis passing. We went back years ago. Her brother Phillip Phyllis hung out together. Years past without keeping in touch. Only to find out we both lived in Bradford. Phyllis had a heart of gold. She always made you laugh. She was a good friend Fly high.honey. Sadly you will be missed by many R.I.P.
— Marilyn Updegrove

So sorry for your loss I met her at Ron and Sue Mangel''s house in the 70''s, we bowled together and she had a great laugh!
— Patricia A. Kelly

Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would say to you “ Until we meet again “. We sure had a lot of fun. You are greatly missed. Love you always. Until we meet again dear dear friend.
— Kay Babcock

I worked with Phyllis at CYS. She was such a great person! I admired her commitment greatly. A great light has gone from the world. She will be missed.
— Gale Shay

Phyllis, you will be sadly missed...I will cherish all the fun times we shared for 16 years at Holy Family Catholic Church...You were always full of fun...My condolences are with your family now...If John Paul or Donald need anything, I will make sure I am there for them...RIP my friend...
— Paula Edwards

Fly high Phylly! We had lots of fun working together. You always had kind words for everyone and your smile was contagious! Prayers to the family!
— Rhonda Case

We laughed until we cried. Now we just cry.
— Rene Williams

My condolences to Phyllis’ friends and family. She was a wonderful lady. She always had a smile on her face. She will be missed.
— Steph Shaffer

So sorry for your loss, she was a wonderful person and will be dearly missed.
— Joanne Himes

Condolences

  • I''m so sorry to hear of Phyllis passing. We went back years ago. Her brother Phillip Phyllis hung out together. Years past without keeping in touch. Only to find out we both lived in Bradford. Phyllis had a heart of gold. She always made you laugh. She was a good friend Fly high.honey. Sadly you will be missed by many R.I.P.

    — Marilyn Updegrove
  • So sorry for your loss I met her at Ron and Sue Mangel''s house in the 70''s, we bowled together and she had a great laugh!

    — Patricia A. Kelly
  • Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would say to you “ Until we meet again “. We sure had a lot of fun. You are greatly missed. Love you always. Until we meet again dear dear friend.

    — Kay Babcock
  • I worked with Phyllis at CYS. She was such a great person! I admired her commitment greatly. A great light has gone from the world. She will be missed.

    — Gale Shay
  • Phyllis, you will be sadly missed...I will cherish all the fun times we shared for 16 years at Holy Family Catholic Church...You were always full of fun...My condolences are with your family now...If John Paul or Donald need anything, I will make sure I am there for them...RIP my friend...

    — Paula Edwards