Richard O. Oswald, 75 yrs. of age died Tuesday evening in Palmerton, Pa. Born in Allentown Pennsylvania to the late Oscar and Mildred (Shellhamer) Oswald.Richard worked for over 40 yrs. at M&M Stone of Harleysviile, Pa. retiring in 1985. A Tamaqua High School Grad., he was a Lifetime Member of New Ringgold Fire Co. and worshiped at Zion Stone Church of West Penn Twp., New Ringgold, Pa.
Married to his wife of 52 years Mrs. LaVern E. (Steigerwalt) Oswald they had one son Richard D.who resides with his wife Claudia and their daughter Tracy Mae in New Ringgold, Pa. A brother Lester and two sisters Phyliss Middlecamp and Jean Balliet also survive him. Richard was prededed in death by a brother John on December 19, 2003
Funeral Services Friday October 14, 2005 at 11 o'clock AM from the Zion Stone Church of West Penn Twp., Cemetery Road New Ringgold, Pa. 17960, Rev. Michael A. Frost Officiating.
Calling at the church from 9:30 AM until time of services.
Interment in the church cemetery.
Memorials to the church