Mary Elizabeth Richards, 96, of Butler, PA, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at Concordia of Franklin Park in Sewickley, PA.
She was born July 15, 1923 in Butler, PA, the daughter of the late George Oliver Creel and Sarah (Brandon) Creel. Mary was of Presbyterian faith. She liked flowers and gardening and pets.
Surviving are 2 daughters, Renee Petty of Allison Park, and Nadine McLachlan of Alexandria, VA, 3 sons, Larry (Cheryl) Richards of Aliquippa, Nicholas (Diane) Richards of Bethel Park, Frank (Jackie) Richards of New Foundland, Canada, 15 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, her brother, John Creel of Reno, NV.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Nicholas Richards, who died August 5, 1986, 2 sisters and 3 brothers.
Friends will be received at Young Funeral Home, Ltd., 127 W. Jefferson St., Butler, on Monday, February 17, 2020 from 11 AM until time of service at 12 PM with Rev. James Lewis officiating.
Interment in the Greenlawn Burial Estates, Butler, PA.
Contributions may be made to the Butler Co. Blind Association, PO Box 2844, Butler, PA 16003 or Butler Co. Humane Society, 1015 Evans City Rd., Renfrew, PA 16053.