Richmond Bailey Young, 85, of Troy, formerly of Gordonville, PA, passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at the Bradford County Manor.
Born December 10, 1932 in Sayre, Richmond was a son of the late Russell and Lavella (Ross) Young.
He was a 1950 graduate of Troy High School.
On Feb. 18, 1950, he married his childhood sweetheart, the former Janice Teribury. They were blessed with 59 years together before her passing on May 11, 2009.
Richmond was an active member of Lancaster’s Westgate Baptist Church and a previous member of Sayre Baptist Church.
Born December 10, 1932 in Sayre, Richmond was a son of the late Russell and Lavella (Ross) Young.
He was a 1950 graduate of Troy High School.
On Feb. 18, 1950, he married his childhood sweetheart, the former Janice Teribury. They were blessed with 59 years together before her passing on May 11, 2009.
Richmond was an active member of Lancaster’s Westgate Baptist Church and a previous member of Sayre Baptist Church.
He worked for Agway Petroleum in Wysox, PA for 25 years. He and Janice then managed the Bird-In Hand Village Inn in Lancaster County.
Times shared with family were very special to him, he also enjoyed many activities at the Bradford County Manor.
Richmond will be lovingly remembered for a wonderful sense of humor and his pool shooting talents.
Surviving are children; Dale Young, Canton, Deborah Phillips, Narvon, PA, Dean (Teresa) Young, Terre Hill, PA, Dixie (Lonny) Horst, Lititz, PA and Daniel Young, Lancaster, PA; daughter-in-law; Margaret Young, Troy; 12 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren; sister; Barbara Beardslee, Columbia Cross Roads; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
In Addition to his wife Janice, Mr. Young was predeceased by an infant son, three siblings; Joy Brady, Sandra Anderson and Eugene Young and a son-in-law; Joseph Phillips.
Funeral was held May 6 at Pepper Funeral Home & Cremation Facility, Canton with Rev. Garry Zuber officiating
Burial was held Sunday in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy.
Donations in his memory to Bradford County Manor’s Activity Fund, 15900 Rt. 6 Troy, PA 16947.
Times shared with family were very special to him, he also enjoyed many activities at the Bradford County Manor.
Richmond will be lovingly remembered for a wonderful sense of humor and his pool shooting talents.
Surviving are children; Dale Young, Canton, Deborah Phillips, Narvon, PA, Dean (Teresa) Young, Terre Hill, PA, Dixie (Lonny) Horst, Lititz, PA and Daniel Young, Lancaster, PA; daughter-in-law; Margaret Young, Troy; 12 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren; sister; Barbara Beardslee, Columbia Cross Roads; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
In Addition to his wife Janice, Mr. Young was predeceased by an infant son, three siblings; Joy Brady, Sandra Anderson and Eugene Young and a son-in-law; Joseph Phillips.
Funeral was held May 6 at Pepper Funeral Home & Cremation Facility, Canton with Rev. Garry Zuber officiating
Burial was held Sunday in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy.
Donations in his memory to Bradford County Manor’s Activity Fund, 15900 Rt. 6 Troy, PA 16947.
