Richard Allen Hardesty Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Richard Allen Hardesty of Seffner, Florida, who passed away on January 17, 2026, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard Allen Hardesty to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ellen Hardesty (Swain) and W. Wade Hardesty; his daughter Susan Hardesty; and his sister Sallyann Orf. He is survived by: his wife Rita; his children, Sandra Richards of Seffner, FL, Richard Hardesty II of New Peltz, NY, April Nye (Marty) of Wrightsville, PA and Debbie Deissroth of Sewell, NJ; his brother Michael Hardesty of Cedar Rapids, IA; and his grandchildren, Thomas Richards, Leo Richards of Seffner, FL, Hunter, Mitchell, Adam, Ricky, Heather, Robert and Grace.
In lieu of flowers you are welcome to donate to the Flight to Honor Polk County in Richards memory.
