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Richard "Rich" Maley

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | February 07, 2022

Richard "Rich" Maley, 66, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. He was born March 27, 1955 in McKeesport and was the son of the late William and Dorothy Mae (Herb) Maley. Rich was a 1973 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School and was the former President of TICO Electric, Inc. He was a member of IBEW Local # 5, F & AM Duquesne-McKeesport Lodge # 731, Royal Order of Jesters Court # 2, the Syria Shrine, the National Electrical Contractors Association, and the Buena Vista, Elizabeth, & Blaine Hill Volunteer Fire Companies. Rich was also on the Elizabeth Township K-9 committee. He was a former President of the McKeesport Rotary Club and Scout Master for Troop 99 in Mt Vernon. Rich always enjoyed entertaining as he had a love for cooking, especially at Steeler game tailgates. He made many memories with friends while hunting and traveling on motorcycles or his favorite toy, the Polaris Sling Slot. Whether he was performing a magic trick or telling a joke, he always made sure you had a good time.

He is survived by his son, Ryan Richard (Noelle) Maley and daughter, Lauren (Michael) Leber of Elizabeth Township, granddaughter, Benson Mae Leber, former wife, Beverly Harper Maley, sisters, Paulette Maley Lavsa of Cranberry and Karen C. Maley of Whitehall, brother, William (Carol) Maley of Deep Creek, MD, and nephews, William Maley and Evan and Kurt Lavsa. Per Rich’s request, there is no open visitation. Services are private. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be in the Garden Columbarium at Mount Vernon Cemetery, Elizabeth Township. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew Gilbert, Director. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Richard Maley K-9 Memorial Fund c/o Elizabeth Township Sportsman's Association 1501 Nichols Hill Road, Elizabeth PA 15037. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com

Originally published February 07, 2022.

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