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POLAND -- Thomas Richards, 88, passed away peacefully at his home, Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Tom was born July 4, 1935, in New Castle, Pa., a son of the late Carl Richards and Helen Scopio.
He graduated from New Castle High School. After high school, Tom served in the U.S. Marine Corps for four years during the Korean Conflict at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina.
After his time in the service, Tom returned to the Youngstown area and graduated from Youngstown State University with a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in education.
He was a financial aid consultant at Youngstown State University for over 30 years, retiring in 2000.
Tom was a devoted husband, father and brother. In his free time, Tom enjoyed traveling, especially on cruise ships, motorcycle riding, snow skiing and playing golf at Myrtle Beach with his fraternity brothers.
Tom will be sadly missed by his wife of 33 years, the former Judith Maldonado, whom he married Aug. 26, 1990; a son, Thomas J. (Wendy) Richards of Farrell, Pa.; brother, Denny (Carol) Richards of New Castle, Pa.; three brothers-in-law, George (Enid) Maldonado, Israel (Isa) Maldonado and Jose (Cynthia) Maldonado; a sister-in-law, Lily (Andy) Gomez; and his fraternity brothers at Youngstown State University.
Per Tom's request, there will be a private celebration of life service for his family. There are no calling hours.
Interment will take place in Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman, with full military honors.
The family requests that material tributes take the form of contributions to Hospice of the Valley, 979 Tibbetts Wick Road, Girard, OH 44420, in memory of Tom.
Arrangements are being handled by Davis-Becker Funeral Home, 8536 Market St., Boardman. Please visit www.beckerobits.com to share memories and online condolences with Tom's family.
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