Richard T. Oakes
Richard T. Oakes, 74, a resident of South Fayette Nursing Center, Markleysburg, Pa., and formerly of Republic, Pa. and Mineral Ridge, Ohio passed away Saturday, June 7, 2003 in Markleysburg, Pa. He was born April 16, 1929 in Crucible, son of the late William R. and Marie Vernon Oakes.
In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth Volchko Oakes, a sister and two brothers.
He was retired from the United States Marine Corp where he held the rank of Staff Sgt. and was a veteran of World War II, the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. He was a member of the N.A.U.S. and E.R.A.
He is survived by four sisters and two brothers Mary Ellen Tedrow of Uniontown, Pa., Betty M. Miskanin of West Leisenring, Pa., Ronald Oakes of Tower Hill, Pa., Jerald Oakes of Cleveland, Ohio, Shirley Millan of Smock, Pa. and Janet Hartzell of Radcliffe, Ky.
Friends will be received in the DEARTH FUNERAL HOME, New Salem, Pa., today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and until 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2003 the hour of service with Rev. Cloyd Sumey officiating.
Interment will follow in Pleasant View Cemetery, Smock, Pa.
American Legion Post No. 753, New Salem will conduct Military Rites at the graveside.