William Hersey Richardson Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of William Hersey Richardson (Hurricane, West Virginia), who passed away on February 20, 2026, at the age of 80, 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.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Hubert O. Richardson and Helen H. Richardson. He is survived by: his son Benjamin Pigeaud Richardson; his former wife Francoise Richardson; his daughter-in-law Jill Stempel; his granddaughters, Elodie Josephine Stempel Richardson and Simone Marie Stempel Richardson; his significant other Penny Golden; his siblings, Joy McCarthy and Mark Richardson; and his nieces and nephews, John Runowicz, Chris Runowicz, Mark Runowicz, Kyra Runowicz, John McCarthy, Kathleen McCarthy, Mark Richardson, Brian Richardson, Sean Richardson, Chris Richardson and Heather Richardson.
