Atwell

Richard L. Atwell, 89, of Grove City, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home in Grove City.

He was born Aug. 18, 1933, in Venango County, and grew up in Kennerdell. He was the son of Darryl Atwell and Martha Genevieve Hoffman Atwell.

He was a self-employed mechanic and beekeeper.

He was a U.S. Army veteran.

He was of the Baptist faith.

He enjoyed being outdoors, gardening and flowers. He was a wonderful father and loved spending time with his children.

Survivors include four daughters, Susan L. Reppart of Sandy Lake, Pa., Laura A. Atwell of Grove City, Priscilla R. Girasole of Chesapeake Beach, Md., and Joyce A. (Michael) McGowan of Slippery Rock; a son, Richard E. (Bobbi) Atwell of Slippery Rock; three sisters, Dorothy Mackell of Grove City, Shirley Royle of Grove City, and Nancy Bowie of Ashtabula, Ohio; two brothers, Walter L. (Donna) Atwell of Grove City, and Neil Atwell of Kennerdell; and four grandchildren, Stephanie Reppart, Alexis Atwell, Samantha Girasole and Courtney Girasole.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Darryl Atwell and Martha Genevieve Hoffman.

ATWELL — Visitation for Richard L. Atwell, who died Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 421 New Castle St., Slippery Rock.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Interment will follow at Mount Irwin Cemetery, Venango County.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.