Richard Moorby Obituary

Richard "Rick" John Moorby, 60, of Monongahela, died Wednesday, May 3, 2023 in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. He was born March 8, 1963 in Pittsburgh, the son of the late Donna Gorby. Rick was a 1981 graduate of Bethel Park High School. He was employed in maintenance at Ponderosa Steakhouse for over thirty years. He was an amazing husband, father, brother, and friend. He had a good heart and an even better sense of humor. Rick could laugh at anything and enjoyed cutting smart aleck humor. He loved dirt bikes, fast cars, and car shows. Rick had a love for music and animals, especially his cat, Sly. He is survived by his wife, Cathy Tirpak Moorby, with whom he celebrated 39 years of marriage on December 11, 2022; son, Zachary A. Moorby of Belle Vernon; adopted son, Gauge Moorby; granddaughter, Krysandra Rusnak; two sisters, Lusi Wood of New Eagle, Regina Moorby of South Park; two brothers, Michael Moorby of Connellsville, Bruce Moorby of Monongahela; four nephews, Kyle and Jacob Wood, Patrick and Phillip Moorby; best friend, Don Grove of Monongahela. Friends will be received on Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 2-4 PM in the Frye Funeral Home, Inc. , 427 West Main Street, Monongahela.