Elaine D. Richards Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Elaine D. Richards of Windham, New York, who passed away at the age of 86, on July 20, 2023. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Elaine D. Richards to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, George Otto and B. Martha Otto (Reihm); her daughter Barbara Neumeister; her stepgrandson Steven Beare; her siblings-in-law, Margaret Fehringer, Bill Fehringer, Hugh Courtney and Joe Boyle; her pets, Peanut, Dixie and Rusty; and her husband Russell.

She is survived by: her children, Maryann (Bill) and Russell (Cecilia); her son-in-law Bill Neumeister; her grandchildren, Aine, Declan, Russell and Eilish Richards; her stepgrandson Jeffrey Beare; her sisters-in-law, Mary Courtney and Helen Boyle; her stepgreat-grandson Gavin Beare; her sister-in-law Michelle Bell; her pets, Lucky, Kitten and Atticus Finch; and also Claudia Kissel. She is also survived by nieces & nephews.

In lieu of flowers, please consider volunteering at or making a monetary donation to an animal rescue, the St. Labre Indian School (Ashland MT) or a charity of your choice.