George Raymond Richards Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of George Raymond Richards of Ashtabula, Ohio, who passed away on February 20, 2025, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of George Raymond Richards to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Raymond Richards and Margaret Richards (Schack); his former wife Shirley Richards (Spicker); his wife Carol Richards (Woodworth); his stepson Phil Gargantiel; his daughter-in-law Jeri Richards; and his siblings-in-law, Cindy Richards and Jay Lautanen.
He is survived by: his sons, George "Ed" Richards, Peter Richards (Debbie) and Howard Richards (Carol E.); his stepdaughters, Becky Kunkel (Steve) and Laura Stankus (Chris); his siblings, Allan Richards and Therese Lautanen; his grandchildren, Emily (Ryan), Julie (Ryan), Adam, Anne (Lee), James, Tim, Jeff, Elizabeth, Alyssa and Christopher; his great grandchildren, Jezreel, Mara, Gideon, Jonah, Peyton, Landen, Pierson, Owen, Rosalyn and Felicity; and his nieces and nephews, Zack (Becky), Kevin (Rachel), Paula (Tom), Marcia (Chas) and Michelle.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 25th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Zaback-Williams-Ducro Funeral Home (500 W Prospect Rd, Ashtabula, OH 44004). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, February 26th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Mt. Carmel Church (1200 E 21st St, Ashtabula, OH 44004). A burial will be held on Wednesday, February 26th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the St. Joseph Cemetery (2000 W 19th St, Ashtabula, OH 44004).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be made to OLOP, Neighbor to Neighbor Food Pantry, 3312 Lake Ave., Ashtabula, Ohio 44004.