Richard D. Sprecker

July 31, 1926 — December 8, 2016

Richard D. Sprecker, 90, of Beaver, passed away Thursday evening, December 8, 2016, at Providence Care Center, Beaver Falls.

Born July 31, 1926, in Olean, New York, Richard was a son of the late Guy and Edna (Sutter) Sprecker, and was a resident of Beaver for nearly 45 years. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served during World War II on a patrol craft in the Pacific Theater as a machine gunner and a special rescue team swimmer. He worked as a lineman with the Duquesne Light Company for 38 years, and after retirement worked for 10 years as an employee of the American Red Cross.

Richard was a faithful parishioner at the Saints Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church in Beaver, an avid golfer and former member of the YMCA Senior Golf League and belonged to the Beaver Falls American Legion. Richard was an all-around handyman who enjoyed reading history in his spare time and playing the harmonica. He also enjoyed fishing with his grandchildren, who loved him and called him “Pap.”

Richard is survived by his wife of 67 years, Billie Christian Sprecker; a son, Rick (MaryAnn) Sprecker, Beaver; a daughter, Deborah (Pete) Bilotto, Beaver; a brother, Robert E. (Lois) Sprecker, New Brighton; three sisters, Joyce Profitt, Highland Heights, Kentucky; Claudia (Charles) Benhase, Cincinnati, and Karen Richey, Fort Thomas, Kentucky; his cherished grandchildren, Jim (Claudia) Bilotto, Atlanta; Heather (Chad) Coladonato, Beaver; Tina Bilotto, Northville, Michigan; Shawn Sprecker, New York; Joseph (Kristi) Bilotto, Midland; Krissy (Tim Smith) Bilotto, Baltimore; and nine great-grandchildren.

Friends will be received Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the NOLL FUNERAL HOME INC., 333 Third St., Beaver. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Saints Peter and Paul Church by his pastor, Father Robert Miller. Private interment will take place in the Grandview Cemetery, Beaver Falls. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com .

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Beaver County Cancer Association, 3582 Brodhead Rd., Monaca, PA 15061.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staffs of Providence and Grane Hospice for the loving care given to Richard.

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Richard D. Sprecker

July 31, 1926 — December 8, 2016

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