Leo W Richards

Leo W. Richards, 66, of Glouster, passed away Tuesday, July 1st, 2003 at his residence. He was born June 27th, 1937 in Glouster, the son of the late Norman ?Snowball? and Gladys Sikorski Richards. He was married to Sarah Linda Swaro Richards for 43 years.

He was a retired construction worker and horse trainer.

He is survived by his wife, Linda, sons Norman Debra Richards of Buchtel, and Todd Richards, daughters Tammy Dave Coffman, Brenda Bryan Christman, all of Glouster, Rhonda Richards of Tiffin and friend Doug Dunlap. Grandchildren include Jill Marty Christa, Julie Richards, Cortney Christman, Cassie Christman, Jessica Richards, Matthew Christman, and Brad Richards. Also surviving are brothers Charles ?Chaz? Ann} Richards, David Alice Richards, Paul Barbara Richards, all of Glouster, Phillip ?Tom? Vicky Richards of New Boston, Michigan, Stanley ?Luke? Debbie Richards of Amesville, and Stephen ?Al? Jody Richards of The Plains. Surviving sisters include Joanna Gary Stufflebean, Marilyn Don Holbert, Mary Russell, and Josephine ?Foo? Mike Falzone, all of Glouster.

In addition to his parents, Leo was preceded in death by a sister Rita Eing.

Funeral liturgy with mass will be held on Friday, July 4th, at 10:00 A.M. with Father John Mucha officiating. Interment will take place at the Queen of Heaven cemetery.
Friends may call Thursday, July 3rd , from 2-4 P.M. at Cardaras Funeral home in Glouster, and from 6-8 P.M. at the Holy Cross Catholic Church, Glouster, from where a wake service will take place at 7:30 P.M.