Richard “Buzzy” Boscia

Richard “Buzzy” Boscia, 83, of Evans City passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. He was born in Pittsburgh on March 7, 1942, to the late Anthony and Cecelia (Brozak) Boscia. Richard graduated with honors from Toner Military School. He worked numerous jobs throughout his life, but also worked as a millwright at Cleveland Cliffs in Pittsburgh, and formerly worked as a police officer in Etna, PA. He enjoyed being the coach of the girls’ softball team of Etna and being in the choir and usher at All Saints Church. Richard is survived by his wife of 59 years, Carol (Cook) Boscia; son, Richard (Jennifer) Boscia Jr., his cherished daughter, Tina (Bruce) Bryner; 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Along with his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his sisters, Marlene Palmer and Nancy Nowacki, granddaughter, Desiree and his great grandson, Jesse. Family and friends will be received on Thursday, September 4, 2025, from 1-3 and 5-7 PM at SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 NEW CASTLE RD. BUTLER, PA 16001. WWW.SPENCERDGEIBEL.COM. A prayer service will immediately follow in the funeral home. A Celebration of Life luncheon will be held on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 1 PM at The Presbyterian Church of Prospect, 115 Church St, Prospect, PA 16052.