Richard Desmond
Richard Desmond, 85, of Butler, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in the comfort of his home on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021.
Born Nov. 24, 1936, in Butler, he was a son of the late Bernard Desmond and Mary (Delzel) Desmond Meals.
He had worked for U.S. Steel in Saxonburg, retiring after 28 years, and also for the CIA at Ogden Allied, retiring after 20 years. He was a member of All Saints Parish, St. Paul Roman Catholic Church in Butler, had enjoyed working in his yard, and spending time at his home in Boynton Beach, Fla.A veteran, Richard had served with the National Guard in 1952, and then the U.S. Marine Corps as a sergeant, from 1953 until 1956.Surviving is his wife, Joyce (Ellison) Desmond, whom he married April 15, 1959.He is also survived by his children, Debra (Craig) Waton of Naples, Fla., Russell Desmond of Butler, and Kimberly (Mike Papst) Culbertson of Apollo Beach, Fla.; one brother, Daniel Desmond of St. Petersburg, Fla.; his grandchildren, Nicole Glasgow of Butler, Brandi Lynch of Orange Park, Fla., Roxanne Tarr of Camden, N.C., and Emma Culbertson and Alexander Culbertson, both of Apollo Beach, Fla.; and two great- grandchildren, Carter and Jamison.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Clarence Meals; a sister, Margorie Desmond; a grandson, Chad Glasgow; and a son-in-law, Wayne Culbertson.DESMOND — Friends of Richard Desmond, who died Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, will be received from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday in the Chapel at the Mausoleum of Calvary Cemetery, North Main Street, Butler. A blessing service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday with Deacon Mitch Natali officiating. Military honors will be provided by the American Legion/VFW Honor Guard.Entombment will follow in the mausoleum.Arrangements are under the direction of GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME, Butler.For more information or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.geibelfuneralhome.com.
