Richard Thomas Ayres Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Richard Thomas Ayres of New Castle, Pennsylvania, who passed away on January 19, 2026, at the age of 75, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard Thomas Ayres to show support.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Richard is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Richard's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Richard Thomas and Mary L. Ayres, Sr. (Wescott). He is survived by: his spouse Melda Elizabeth Stanford; his close friends, Bruiser and Kit Kat; his children, Ryan Ayres (Nicole) of New Castle, PA, Rich Ayres of New Castle, PA, Jennifer Ayres of New Castle, PA and Mary Jane Ayres (Leroy W. Lyons) of New Castle, PA; and his siblings, Randy Ayres of New Castle, PA and Fran Jones (Larry) of New Castle, PA. He is also survived by eight grandchildren.
