Veronica Catherine Richards Obituary
The memory of Veronica Catherine Richards of Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, who passed away on October 8, 2025 at the age of 104, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Raymond Ward and Pauline Rosella Richards (Gross); her husband Charles Ray Richards; and her siblings, H. Marie Heinrichs, Marcella Schmidt and Raymond Richards.
She is survived by: her children, Ronald R. Richards (late Judith) of McKeesport, Gregory M. Richards (Diana) of Commerce, TX., Valerie A. Sas (David) of North Huntingdon and Rita M. Martin (Jerry) of Eighty-Four; her godsons, Patrick A. Schmidt of White Oak and Peter G. Chronowski of Spring City; and her sister Agnes "Honey" Chronowski of White Oak. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great granddaughter.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 12th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. (6028 Smithfield St, McKeesport, PA 15135). A Mass will be held on Monday, October 13th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St Michael's Catholic Church (101 McLay Dr, Elizabeth, PA 15037). A burial will be held on Thursday, October 16th 2025 at 12:30 PM at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies (1158 Morgan Rd, Bridgeville, PA 15017).
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Veronica's honor to the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews - IFCJ via https://fundraise.givesmart.com.