Richard C. Shupp, Sr., 88 of Easton died Sunday, November 18, 2012 at home.
Born: June 30, 1924 in Easton he was a son of the late Aaron and Alice Weisenberger Shupp. His wife of 59 years, the former Teresa Lesher died in 2004.
Personal: He was a self-employed Master Plumber (Shupp Plumbing and Heating) for more than 60 years before retiring.
Memberships: He was a member of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics and the Elks Club.
Survivors: 2 sons: Richard C., Jr. and his wife Zenaida of Palmer Twp.; Edward A. of Phillipsburg; 2 daughters: Beverly Skrapits and her husband Robert with whom he resided; Susan M. of Easton; 15 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandson. He was predeceased by his wife; 4 siblings: Clarence, Mildred Etter, Miriam Timmins, his twin: Robert and a granddaughter.
Services: Will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday (11/21) in Faith Community Assembly of God, 3000 Freemansburg Ave., Easton with visitation from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the church; the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.
Memorial Contributions: May be made to the church or the American Cancer Society. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
THELMA MC INTOSH
November 20, 2012 at 9:54 am
PLEASE ACCEPT OUR SINCERE SYMPATHIES THELMA SPEAKS OF RICHARD OFTEN AND MISSES THEIR VISITS SHE HAS BEEN IN EASTWOOD NURSING HOME SINCE SEPT 2011 OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH HIM AND HIS FAMILY LOVE KATHY BAINES (THELMA’S DAUGHTER) AND THELMA
Tom and Ann Hockin
November 20, 2012 at 10:57 pm
Bev, Bob, Teresa, Sarah, and all, Thank you for letting Thomas know that Richard passed. He truly respected Richard and all of the things that he taught him. We are all grateful to have been a part of your family for the time that we were. Our deepest sympathies go to you and your entire family. May God be with you all in this time of deep sorrow.
Sincerely, Ann and Tom Hockin and Family
Vicki Buck
November 25, 2012 at 5:35 pm
I want to send my deepest symphathies to Bev, Eddie, Richie and Susan for the loss of your Dad. Uncle Dick will be surely missed by all that new him. The family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Vicki, Kathy, Justin and Lynn
Kathy Buck
December 3, 2012 at 12:31 pm
My deepest symphathies to Bev, Eddie, Richie & Susan for the loss of your dad. Everyone who knew Uncle Dick will miss him, including me. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Love,
Kathy