Lawrence R. Richards

Lawrence R. Richards, 79, of Williamsport, passed away Friday, October 17, 2025, at Edenbrook North. Born December 29, 1945, in Williamsport, he was a son of Leonard and Ruth (Hilliard) Richards.

Larry was known for his dry wit and independent spirit. He had a knack for making people laugh (usually with a joke that caught you off guard) and a deep appreciation for the things he loved: daily Bible study with Pastor Arnold Murray of Shepherd’s Chapel, Penn State football, watching John Wayne movies, and having coffee with his friends.

A Williamsport native, he served in the military before marrying and graduating from Lycoming College with a degree in Fine Arts. Larry later retired as a prison guard from SCI Muncy. He was a loving father and grandfather; his family meant a great deal to him.

Lawrence is survived by sons, David L. Richards, of Montoursville, Eli A. (Megan) Richards, of Sykesville, MD; granddaughters, Dylana Q., Molly W., Piper A. Richards; sisters, Linda Bomboy, of Williamsport, Joan Staccone, Lois Yoder, both of Muncy, and close friend, Linda C. Richards.

In addition to his parents, Lawrence was preceded in death by a sister, Beverly Linser, and brother, Bernard Richards.

Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, October 24, at McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home, 733 Broad Street Montoursville. Burial will follow at Twin Hills Memorial Park. Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at mccartythomas.com.