Meredith

Richard B. “Dick” Meredith, 82, of Renfrew, passed away at home on Friday, May 6, 2022, while under the care of Amedisys Hospice.

Born March 3, 1940, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Harry Meredith and Emily Mae Christopher Meredith.

Dick earned his bachelor of science degree from Slippery Rock University. He also earned master’s degrees in reading and in elementary and secondary education from Westminster College. Dick was an educator at heart and invested himself in the students and staff of the Seneca Valley School District for 32 years. In addition, Dick also served as a building principal for the elementary and secondary schools at the Freeport Area School District. His love for and devotion to his students reached well beyond books, paper and ink — he mentored his students in relational and life skills to last a lifetime.

Dick was a member of the William H. Miller Lodge 769 of F&AM and found great personal satisfaction in his service and the lifeong friendships he made there.

He will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his wife, his family, and the community in which he invested his life.

Dick leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, Joanne C. Meredith; his brother, Robert W. (Joan) Meredith, of White Oak, Pa.; and brother-in-law, Joseph (Joanie) Cusick.

In addition to his parents, Dick was preceded in death by his sister, Sally Jeannette.

MEREDITH — Friends of Richard B. “Dick” Meredith, who died Friday, May 6, 2022, will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at BOYLAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER of Connoquenessing Township, 856 Evans City Road, Renfrew. Officers and members of the William H. Miller Lodge 769 of F&AM will assemble at the funeral home at 6:45 p.m. to perform masonic funeral services. Additional visitation will be held at the funeral home from 2 p.m. until the time of prayers at 9 p.m. Wednesday.

A celebration of life service with a fellowship to follow will be held at 11 a.m.Thursday at The Stables at Connoquenessing (behind the funeral home) with Pastor Reid Moon officiating.

Donations may be made in Dick’s memory to Camp Cadet – PA State Police, 200 Barracks Road, Butler, PA 16001.

Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.boylanfuneralservices.com.

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