Dec 16, 2023

Uniontown

Dr. Richard Lengyel, 72, of Uniontown, passed away, peacefully, the evening of Saturday, December 9, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Evelyn Lengyel of Pittsburgh.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 19 years, Debra Phelan Lengyel, of Uniontown; and stepson, Daniel John Lukotch III of Morgantown, W.Va. He is also survived by brothers, James Lengyel Sr. of Pittsburgh, Scott Lengyel and wife Bernadette Lengyel of Pittsburgh; and sister, Charlene Lengyel Goebel and husband Dr. Roger Goebel of Greensburg; as well as nieces and nephews.

Rick leaves behind an adventurous life and career of achievement. Born in Pittsburgh in 1951, Rick bravely served in Vietnam as a Green Beret, where he was introduced to Tae Kwon Do in 1971 and received his Black Belt in 1975. He was a graduate of Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine in Santa Monica, Calif. and was a National Board Certified and State Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist. He was also the founder and director of Taoist Health and Martial Fitness in Pittsburgh, where he taught Jun Jeet Kune Do and Kickboxing.

Aside from the above, he was also a faculty member at Allegheny County Community College, where he taught Chinese Medicine and Herbology. His film credits include Fists of Iron and Sudden Death. Rick eventually ended up in Uniontown working at Uniontown Pain Management as an acupuncturist, where he was often quoted as saying “Pain, pain, go away,” to his patients, showing his commitment and concern for his patient’s well-being. Rick was a kind, intelligent, and compassionate man who will be missed by all who loved him.

Arrangements are private and under the direction of the DeGUSIPE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, Dolfi Chapel, 65 North Gallatin Avenue, Uniontown, Stacey A. Dolfi, funeral director. Interment is private.

A private memorial, for immediate family only, will follow after the holidays.