Ronald A. Richards, 72, of Plains Township, passed away peacefully Thursday morning July 20, 2017, at the inpatient unit of Celtic Hospice, Wilkes-Barre, with his family by his side.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Alex and Mary (Cheresney) Richards.

Ron was a Marine Corps Veteran of the Vietnam War and was a member of the Plains American Legion, Joseph E. Conlon, Post 558.

Ron was employed for Tops Chewing Gum Plant, Duryea, in maintenance until his retirement.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years the former Sharon Thompson, Plains, Sons Ronald Richards and his wife Lisa, Trucksville, Mark Richards and his Fiancée Erin Nicholson, Plains, cousins, nephews, and nieces.

Funeral service will be held Monday, July 24, 2017 at 10:00 am from the Corcoran Funeral Home, Inc., 20 South Main Street Plains, PA 18705, with Father Michael Kerestes, Pastor of St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church, Wilkes-Barre, officiating. Interment with Military Honors accorded by the Plains American Legion and the United States Marine Corps will be held in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Wilkes-Barre.

Friends and family may call Sunday evening, July 23, 2017 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the funeral home.

Memorial donations if desired may be made to The SPCA of Luzerne County, 524 E. Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.