Carol Richards Obituary

Age - 81

September 10, 2023

Delmont, PA

Carol G. RichardsAge 81, of Edgewood passed away peacefully on Friday, September 8, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Jack and Gurli (Larson) Richards. Carol worked for Duquesne Light for 40 years, then retired to take care of her father until his passing in 2005. She then worked for Walmart up to her last days. Carol had a deep love for animals, especially her beloved dogs and most recently her new puppy, "Miss Annie" along with her cat "Lion". Outside of taking extraordinary care of her parents and pets she enjoyed driving her car, shopping, beach vacations, going to Oakmont bakery, and watching her favorite TV shows. Carol was a member of the Pittsburgh Athletic Bowling Club, sang with the Swissvale Methodist choir, and attended many Shriner's activities with her parents. Family and friends received at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME INC. 7441 Washington Street, Swissvale, PA 15218 on Tuesday, September 12 from 10 A. M. -12 noon. A memorial service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday at 12 P. M. Burial to follow at Braddock Cemetery. Condolences, and comments may be left on Carol's obituary page on the funeral home website. www. niedfuneralhome. com

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