Richard N. Cummings 1929-2020

He was born April 26, 1929, in Youngstown, a son of John and Nora Jackson Cummings.

He attended East High School and drove truck for Lyons Transportation for 36 years, retiring in 1991. After retirement, Richard helped his son, Ken, with his construction business.

He was a member of the St. Columba Cathedral, Gaelic Club, Ancient Order of Hibernians and Teamsters Local 377.

Richard enjoyed reading, walking and spending time with his grandchildren.

He proudly served in the Air Force from 1946 to 1949.

Richard leaves to cherish his memory his children, Ken (Tina) Cummings, Laurie (Rich) Blasko and Kathleen Weeden; and six grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

Along with his parents, Richard was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Brown; brothers, John Cummings and Robert Cummings; sisters, Rose Christy, Loretta Saykes, Agnes DiBacco and Noreen Gold; and grandsons, Mark Brown and Phillip Snyder.

Due to the current health crisis, calling hours are private. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated by Msgr. Robert J. Siffrin at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, at Cathedral of St. Columba, 154 W. Wood St., Youngstown, which is open to the public, but please exercise proper health protocol during Mass, all social-distancing guidelines mandated by the governor, the 6-foot rule and to not linger. The family plans on having a celebration of Richard’s life for family and friends at a future date.

Material tributes can be made in Richard’s Memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Fox Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman, OH 44512. Family and friends may visit www.foxfuneralhome.org to view this obituary and send condolences.

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