Richard D. Malone
Richard D. Malone, 85, of Smithfield, Pa., died Tuesday, July 29, 2003, at Uniontown Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born June 28, 1918, in Fairmont, W.Va., son of the now late Fred and Carrie Edith Malone.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters in infancy; two sons, Richard Wayne Malone and Brian Keith Malone; and one grandson, Brian Keith Malone Jr.
He was a member of Smithfield United Methodist Church, where he served as choir director for many years. Richard retired as a heavy equipment operator in the coal industry, having belong to the U.M.W.A., and was a veteran of World War II, serving with the 10th Mountaineer Division of the U.S. Army in Italy.
Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Anna Jane Stuck Malone; one son, Bruce Malone and wife, Carol of Lake Lynn, Pa.; a daughter, Karen Malone of West Valley, N.Y.; a daughter-in-law, Patricia Malone of Oklahoma; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great great-grandchild; and two sisters, Mrs. Doris Winters of Ohio, and Mrs. Ray (Verda) Hunt of Uniontown, Pa.
At the personal request of the deceased, there will be no public visitation and interment will be private. Contributions, in his memory, may be made to the Smithfield United Methodist Church, 20 Church St., Smithfield, PA 15478. Services are under the direction of the JOHN F. BROWNFIELD FUNERAL HOME OF SMITHFIELD.