Richard A. Surdam Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Richard A. Surdam of Galeton, Pennsylvania, who passed away on April 24, 2025, at the age of 70, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Richard had on those he encountered along his journey. Though Richard may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lee G. Surdam and Margaret M. Steadman Surdam; and his siblings, Bonnie Lee Doud, Faye Hooker, Thomas G. Surdam, Gary Surdam and Gordon R. Surdam.
He is survived by: his former wife Vanessa Dapp; and his stepchildren, Alicia Baker Worytko, Dustin Baker, Chad Shuemaker, Joshua Shuemaker and Lacy Shuemaker. He is also survived by 13 nieces and nephews.