Richard S. Diehl
Uniontown
Richard S. Diehl, 90, of Uniontown, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024, at Beechwood Court.
He was born October 7, 1933, in Uniontown, a son of the late Norman and Adeline Byers Diehl.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Charlotte Diehl; and son-in-law, Vic Rossini.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Connie Diehl; son, Keith Diehl (Rosa Eberly); daughter, Pam Jacobs (Ed); grandson, Seth McElroy; nieces, Ruth Machtley, Carol Diehl, and Nancy Hartley (Ryan).
Dick was a graduate of Uniontown Area High School, served in the U.S. Army, and was employed by Bell Telephone until his retirement.
He was a “Mr. Fix-it” for a lifetime, but his passion was for woodworking. He produced many cherished pieces out of his garage shop. He instilled in his children the love of camping and being outside sitting around the fire telling old camp stories with his family and friends. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Dick was a member of the Uniontown Church of the Brethren, where he and Connie served as lifetime deacons.
He was a past member of the Hopwood Lions Club and received the distinguished Melvin Jones Award.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 7, with a deacon service at 6:30 p.m., in the DONALD R. CRAWFORD FUNERAL HOME, Hopwood. Additional visitation will be held from 12:30 until the hour of the funeral service at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, February 8, in the Uniontown Church of the Brethren, with pastors Ed Moore and Bob Stein officiating.
Interment will follow at Bethel Cemetry Farmington.
Donations, in memory of Dick, can be made to the Uniontown Church of the Brethren, 20 Robinson Street, Uniontown, PA 15401.
The family would like to thank the staff of Beechwood Court and Amedysis Hospice for all the loving care they provided for Dick.