Richard “Richie” Blair Menchyk, 37 of Erie, PA passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. He was born in Boulder, CO to Linda (Blair) Menchyk, and the late Richard “Rick” Menchyk. Richie was a fun-loving intelligent man who loved his family, and spending time with family and friends. He was a quiet kid with a kind heart who experimented with drugs that sadly overtook the rest of his life. The reality that he was not going to get better is devastating, the peace of mind that he is no longer suffering and struggling with his demons is comforting. He would often say “this too shall pass”. He is survived by his son Elliot; his mother Linn Kotermanski (Menchyk / Blair) and her husband Edward Kotermanski; his sister Gracie Jane Gadeberg and her four children Annelise, Brodie, Isley, and Miles; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews on both sides of the family. In high school, he was involved with the Butler Chapter DeMolay. After graduating from Freeport High School in 2001, he was involved with Stairways Behavioral Health of Butler; Gaudenzia of Pittsburgh; Erie City Mission and Fairweather Lodge both of Erie. He was loved and will be forever missed by his high school best friend Scott Lindsay; and Erie friends Miles, Levi, Kasey, Alexander, Glen, Lynda, Cristi, and Rock.
GOD night Rich, sweet dreams and I love YOU … MOM
GOD night mom, sweet dreams and I love YOU … Rich!
Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 from 5-7 PM in the 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.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made directly to the funeral home.