Richard L Cardinal

Richard Cardinal 75, of Houtzdale, passed away Monday April 20, 2020 at his residence.

Born March 25, 1945 in Philipsburg, he was a son of the late Charles and Ethel (Truax) Cardinal.

Richard was employed by Lee Industries in Philipsburg until his retirement in 2009.

He  enjoyed the Wednesday Morning Breakfast Club at Green Acres.

He had a passion for cars, motorcycles and maintained a meticulous  lawn.

On  September 30, 1964 he married the former Shirley  Kitko who survives in Houtzdale.

Richard is survived by a daughter  Brenda Ann (Tom) Flango of Ramey, two grandchildren, Darynn (Alison) Flango of State College, Miranda Flango and her companion Jason Lamb of Tyrone and two great grandchildren, Henry and Lucy Flango.

Also surviving are a number of nieces and nephews.

Richard will be greatly missed his Cross Key's neighbors

Preceding him in death were his parents, a twin brother Kenneth and a brother Charles.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic services are private.

Richard will be laid to rest in the I.O.O.F. cemetery, Brisbin.

Memorial donations may be made in Richard's memory to a charity of the donor's choice.

The Birger A Freeberg Funeral Home, Houtzdale is in charge of the arrangements.

Online condolences may be made to the family at birgerafreebergfuneralhome.com