Charles Richards, 82, of New Castle passed away the afternoon of January 23, 2014 at Jameson Memorial Hospital. Born on October 26, 1931 in New Castle, he was the son of the late James and Daisy Richards. In 1956, he married his beloved wife, the former Betty Metheny. She survives at home.
Charles retired from his position as a lab technician for Medusa Cement and had previously worked as a lab technician for Jameson Hospital. He was also a US Navy veteran, serving during the Korean War.
In addition to his wife, Charles is survived by his children, Charles Richards, Jr. and wife Stacy of New Castle, Laura Hoover and husband Lee of Winchester, VA, Jeffery Richards of Boulder, CO, and Eric Richards of New Castle; brothers, James Richards Jr. of California and Jon Richards of New Castle; and sister, Dorothy Burns of New Castle; and five grandchildren.
There are no calling hours or services planned.
Arrangements entrusted to Ed and Don DeCarbo Funeral Home and Crematory 3000 Wilmington Rd.