Earlene L. Richards, 96 of Clarksville, PA formerly of Vestaburg, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022 in Washington Health System Greene.

She was born September 17, 1925 one of two daughters and 4 sons of the late Frank and Garnet Sethman Otto.

A homemaker, Earlene previously was employed at Brownsville Sportswear for over 25 years.

Mrs. Richards was a former member of both the Vestaburg Presbyterian Church and the Shiloh Baptist Church also in Vestaburg and a member of the Beth Center Senior Center.

Earlene loved bowling and enjoyed Bingo and bus trips to Atlantic City.

Surviving are five children, Glenn Richards of NJ, Douglas Richards (Terry) of Grindstone, PA, Crystal Chambers (Jeffrey) of Clarksville, PA, Cathy Murray (John) of Vestaburg, PA and Jody Richards (Elizabeth) of Grindstone, PA; 15 grandchildren; 43 great grandchildren; several great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Deceased is her husband Glen A. Richards who died December 24, 1969 and a son Terry Richards (T.R.)

Funeral arrangements are private and under the direction of the Greenlee's Fredericktown Funeral Home, Ltd., 42 Bank St. Fredericktown, PA. Interment will be in Howe Cemetery, Coal Center. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the funeral home.