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Richard Alan Harris

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | October 14, 2024

Richard Alan Harris, 74, of Duquesne, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024 at home. The beloved husband of Anne Marie (McLaughlin) Harris, Richard was born September 15, 1950, in Pittsburgh. He was the son of the late Stuart Marvin and Anna Rita (Mentzer) Harris. Richard served four years in the Air Force at Langley Air Force Base, where he trained and worked as a carpenter. Richard led a life of dedication as a young man. He served as an altar boy at Saint James Church in Wilkinsburg, and he spent several years as a member of the Boy Scouts of America in Troop One, based at the Mifflin Avenue Methodist Church in Wilkinsburg, where he reached the rank of Eagle Scout as a member of the Order of the Arrow. Though retired at the time of his passing, Rick previously worked as a fabricator at Spectro Chemical and as a courier at Gateway Travel and NAPA Auto Parts. His first love was working with his father, Stuart, as a carpenter. Richard was a member of the Royal Outing Club of Evans City. A descendant of founding members, he celebrated his 50th year of membership there and had served in various offices, including club president. He leaves behind many longtime friends in this community and others. A devout member of the Park Baptist Church, Richard participated in both the Men’s Breakfast and the Bible Study there. “Uncle Rick” was also a dedicated family man who would spend his mornings sending messages to his numerous nieces and nephews each day. He supported youth in many ways, including acting as a Little League coach and watching over his grandchildren. Rick was a fervent Steelers fan. But his favorite thing was spending time with his wife, Anne Marie. The couple were to celebrate forty years of marriage this year.

In addition to his spouse, Richard leaves behind his children: Robert (Christine) Ackerman (North Huntingdon), Laura J. Ackerman, (Duquesne), the late, Sean M. Ackerman, Heather Harris (West Mifflin) Grandfather to: Autumn Ackerman and Dylan Ackerman (Pittsburgh), Zachary (Lauren) Harris (Bethel Park), Jarreth (Megan) Ackerman (North Huntingdon), Robert (Sierra) Ackerman, and Julianne Ackerman (Christian Bruns) (North Huntingdon), AJ (Natalie) Ackerman and Nico Ackerman (Elizabeth). Great-grandfather to: Harley, Leo, and Lucas. Richard is reunited in heaven with his parents, his brother, William Roy Harris and his son Sean Ackerman. He is profoundly missed by his sister, Jane Ann (Anthony) DiMenno (Braddock Hills), his brother, Stuart (the late, Cynthia) James Harris (Wilkinsburg), and his sister, Margaret Scott Harris and David Kibler (Northford, CT). Friends will be received on Thursday October 17, from 2-8 pm at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory Inc.,1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak (412) 672-6322. A “Celebration of Life” service will be held Friday, October 18 at 10:00 am at the Park Baptist Church, 749 Center St, McKeesport, PA 15132. Burial with full military honors will follow at Jefferson Memorial Park, Pleasant Hills. A Luncheon will follow at the Park Baptist Church Social Hall after the cemetery service. Condolences may be made at GilbertFuneralHomeandCrematory.com

Originally published October 14, 2024.

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