Richard D. Rinesmith Jr. Obituary
We bid farewell to Richard D. Rinesmith Jr. of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 1, 2025 at the age of 70. Richard touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Jacqueline Mabel (Towsen) and Richard Dale Rinesmith, Sr.; his pets, Zoey and Ziggy; his wife MaryAlice C. "Missy" Rinesmith (O'Donnell); his children, Joshua Rinesmith (Lauren) of Short Hills, NJ, Jessica Sweitzer (Eric) of Mechanicsburg, Amy Shenk (Tyler) of Mechanicsburg, Amanda Duffy (Tony) of Mechanicsburg and Timothy Rinesmith (Angie Gorokhova) of Mechanicsburg; his grandchildren, Molly, Max, Kate, Jacob Rinesmith, Madison, Cole, Emily, Benjamin Sweitzer, Kendall, Evan, Lincoln Shenk, Lucy, Aubrey Duffy, Calum, Arlo and Teddy Rinesmith; and his brother Steve Rinesmith of Newville.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 8th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Malpezzi Funeral Home (8 Market Plaza Way, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055). A memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 9th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
