Richard Paul Myers

1942 - 2009  (66 years)

• Name	Richard Paul Myers
  Nickname	Dick
  Birth	24 Sep 1942	Latrobe, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.   [2, 3, 4]
  Census	1950 (7 years)	Latrobe, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.   [5]
  In the 1950 US Census, he was recorded, age 7, living on 14 Staint Clair Street, Latrobe, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania with his parents.
  Military	say 1962 (19 years)  [2]
  He served in the US Army during the Vietnam Era.
  Legal	16 Dec 1987 (45 years)  [6]
  Vehicles Collide on Rout 22 State police investigated a two-vehicle accident on Route 22 west of Blairsville about 4:49 p.m. Wednesday. The mishap occurred, according to state police, when a westbound vehicle, operated by Kenneth J. Bojarski of 1613 Lincoln Ave., Library, collided with an eastbound vehicle operated by Darla Beaty of 1916 Crestmont Dr., Aliquippa. Beaty was admitted to Latrobe Area Hospital for treatment of an orbital fracture. She is listed in fair condition Published by The Latrobe Bulletin, 17 June 1987
  Residence	Mar 1990 (47 years)	Bradenville, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.   [1]
  At the time of his father's death in March 1990, he lived in Bradenville, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
  Death	13 Jun 2009	Jeannette, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.   [2, 3, 4]
  Agency: Excela Health Hospice Inpatient Unit
  Obituary	16 Jun 2009 (66 years)  [2]
  Richard P. "Dick" Myers Army Veteran, Latrobe Bulletin Retiree Richard P. "Dick" Myers, 66, of Bradenville died Saturday, June 13, 2009, in Excela Health Hospice Inpatient Unit, Jeannette. He was born Sept. 24, 1942, in Latrobe, a son of the late James H. and Regina A. (Quinn) Myers. Richard was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church and its choir. He was a veteran of the Vietnam era, having served in the U.S. Army. He was retired from The Latrobe Bulletin with 48 years of service. He was a member of FOE Tony Angelo Aerie 01188, and an avid bowler for both the FOE and Friday Seniors. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, John Myers. Richard is survived by his wife of 27 years, Patricia Kozlesky Myers; five brothers, James H. Myers and his wife, Elaine, of Latrobe, Kenneth F. Myers and his wife, Betty, of Derry, Thomas J. Myers and his wife, Debbie, of Largo, Fla., Fred Myers of Jeannette and Joseph Myers and his wife, Ann, of West- minster, Md.; four sisters, Corrine "Janice" Myers of Pittsburgh, Rose Marnell and her husband, Eric, of Cape Neddick, Maine, Regina Myers of Pittsburgh and Kathleen Wenk and her husband, Larry, of Champion; his mother-in-law, Edith Kozlesky of Latrobe, and numerous nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in John J. Lopatich Funeral Home Inc., 601 Weldon St., Latrobe. FOE Aerie 01188 will hold a service 7 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Military service will be conducted 9:15 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home by Thomas B. Anderson American Legion Post 515 and Paul Lizza VFW Post 3414. A funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. John the Evangelist Church, Latrobe, with the Rev. Anthony J. Carbone as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Unity Town- ship. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John the Evangelist Church, 306 St. John Drive, Latrobe, PA 15650. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff of Excela Health Hospice Inpatient Unit, Jeannette, for their care and compassion throughout this diffi- cult time. To sign online guest book, send condolences or to view detailed obituary information, please visit www.lopatich.com Richard P. ‘Dick’ Myers Army Veteran, Latrobe Bulletin Retiree. Published by The Latrobe Bulletin, 16 June 2009
  Burial	17 Jun 2009	Saint Marys Cemetery, Latrobe, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. Saint Marys Cemetery, Latrobe, Pennsylvania   [2, 3]
  	Gravestone for Richard P. Myers
  Siblings	6 brothers and 4 sisters
  1. Janice Ann (Sister Corrine) Myers, Sisters of Mercy,   b. 1 Dec 1936, Latrobe, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. d. 15 Jan 2015, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.  (Age 78 years)   2. James Hilary Myers, Jr.,   b. 7 Jun 1938, Latrobe, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. + 3. Kenneth Francis Myers ▻ Althea Elizabeth Oakes,  m. 2 Dec 1962 > 4. Richard Paul Myers,   b. 24 Sep 1942, Latrobe, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. d. 13 Jun 2009, Jeannette, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.  (Age 66 years) ▻ Patricia Lynne Kozlesky,  m. 4 Jun 1982 > 5. Thomas Joseph Myers,   b. 8 May 1944, Latrobe, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. d. 16 Apr 2016, Largo, Pinellas County, Florida, U.S.A.  (Age 71 years) ▻ Debbie J. Evans,  m. 20 Sep 1986 > 6. Rosemary Myers,   b. 22 Aug 1945, Latrobe, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. ▻ Eric J. Marnell,  m. 1965   7. Frederick A. Myers,   b. 17 Apr 1947, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.   8. Regina Myers,   b. 10 Sep 1948, Latrobe, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. > 9. Kathleen Myers,   b. 18 Nov 1951 ▻ Larry Wayne Fenell,  m. 23 Sep 1972   10. Joseph Robert Myers,   b. 22 Mar 1955, Latrobe, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.   11. John Robert Myers,   b. 21 Sep 1958, Latrobe, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. d. 29 Jan 1964, Greensburg, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.  (Age 5 years)
  Patriarch & Matriarch	Lucas Myers,   b. 22 Oct 1822, Bavaria, Germany d. 26 Feb 1894, Beatty Station, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.  (Age 71 years)  (Great Grandfather)  Helena Kitcherich,   b. 3 Aug 1803, Malsch, Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany d. 13 Jul 1882  (Age 78 years)  (3 x Great Grandmother)
  Person ID, Branch	I11281	Myers Line
  Last Modified	15 Apr 2026

  
  

  Father	James Hilary Myers,   b. 9 Feb 1912, Latrobe, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. d. 13 Mar 1990, Latrobe, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. (Age 78 years)
  Mother	Regina Alice Quinn,   b. 18 Nov 1918, Braddock, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. d. 17 Mar 1960, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. (Age 41 years)
  Family ID	F1815	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Spouse / Partner	Patricia Lynne Kozlesky,   b. 4 Jun 1957
  Marriage	4 Jun 1982	Saint John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, Latrobe, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. Saint John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, Latrobe, Pennsylvania   [7]
  Age at Marriage	He : 39 years and 9 months - She : 25 years.
  Wedding Annoc	2 Jul 1982  [7]
  Patricia L. Kozlesky, Richard P. Myers wed Patricia Lynne Kozlesky and Richard Paul Myers, both of Latrobe, pledged vows of marriage June 4 in St. John the Evangelist Church, Latrobe. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Albert A. Kozlesky of Debora Drive and James H. Myers Sr. of St. Clair Street. The Rev. John Szczesny, associate pastor, was celebrant of the 1 late afternoon, double-ring nuptial mass amid two bouquets of pink carnations and white spider mums. Thirty-five guests were on hand and heard selections by organist Patricia Ochs. Ann L. Leonard served as maid of honor for her friend, while James H. Myers Jr. was best man in his brother's wedding. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a princess-style gown of layered chiffon designed with a V. neckline and sheer bishop sleeves. Alencon lace and seed pearls accented the bodice, sleeves and hemline of the skirt, which draped into a chapel-length train. A walkinglength veil and blusher, enhanced with lace, fell from a matching lacetrimmed headpiece. She carried a lace-covered Bible under 'a silk cascade of white stephanotis, white orchids and pink sweetheart roses. Maid of honor was attired in a suede rose qiana gown, trimmed with crocheted lace and styled with narrow shoulder straps, and a sheer cape. Her silk bouquet contained white azaleas, lavender violets and pink roses. A small cluster of lavender violets and pink roses served as her headpiece. Mother of bride chose an aqua chiffon gown and cape and a purse corsage of white silk gardenias. During the mass, the bride's mother and Mrs. Lillian Jones, the bride's maternal grandmother, were presented with a white silk peace rose. Carbone's Restaurant, Crabtree was the reception site. Upon returning from a honeymoon trip to Erie, Cedar Point Amusement Park, Sandusky, Ohio, and Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, the newlyweds are residing in Bradenville. Both are Latrobe High School graduates. She is employed in the display advertising department of The Latrobe Bulletin, while he is a printer for the same newspaper. Pre-nuptial events. included a bridal shower given by the bride's aunt, Mrs. Virginia Sauers, at her Derry home. The wedding day coincided with the bride's birthday. Published by The Latrobe Bulletin, 2 July 1982
  Family ID	F9342	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	15 Apr 2026

  
  

• Pedigree

  ← Click to display 1Richard Paul Myers(1942 – 2009) 2James Hilary Myers(1912 – 1990) 4Joseph Lucas Myers(1865 – 1938) 8Lucas Myers(1822 – 1894) 16 17 9Mary Huffman(1832 – 1917) 18Joseph Huffman(1780 – ) 19Margaret Elizabeth Kuhns(1785 – ) 5Anna Isabelle Geiger(1878 – 1947) 10William Francis Geiger(1848 – 1926) 20Henry O. Geiger(1808 – 1889) 21Isabella McHenry(1809 – 1860) 11Barbara A. Thomas(1847 – 1921) 22Philip J. Thomas(1847 – ) 23Elizabeth Memoide(1803 – ) 3Regina Alice Quinn(1918 – 1960) 6Mark Franciscus Quinn(1886 – 1934) 12Michael J. Quinn(1861 – 1889) 24Mark Quinn(1826 – 1896) 25Margaret Gorham(1840 – 1887) 13Catherine L. Boyle(1862 – 1918) 26John Boyle(1821 – 1892) 27Alice Langan(1830 – 1895) 7Regina M. Schultz(1893 – 1933) 14Charles Joseph Schultz(1857 – 1916) 28Karl Rudolph Schultz(1828 – 1898) 29Gertrude Mary Geyerstanger(1827 – 1879) 15Elizabeth C. Botzem(1864 – 1931) 30Lewis Botzem(1825 – 1880) 31Margaret Anne Kistner(1837 – )

  
  

• Event Map		Birth - 24 Sep 1942 - Latrobe, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. Census - 1950 - Latrobe, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. Marriage - 4 Jun 1982 - Saint John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, Latrobe, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. Residence - Mar 1990 - Bradenville, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. Death - 13 Jun 2009 - Jeannette, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. Burial - 17 Jun 2009 - Saint Marys Cemetery, Latrobe, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.  = Link to Google Earth
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• Sources 🟢 Primary Evidence 🟡 Secondary Evidence 🟠 Tertiary Evidence 🔴 Unreliable Evidence

  [S2294] Obituary of James H. Myers, (Latrobe, Pennsylvania: The Latrobe Bulletin, 15 March 1990, Page 20). [S2411] Obituary of Richard P. Myers, (Latrobe, Pennsylvania: The Latrobe Bulletin, 16 June 2009, page A2). [S14] Ancestry.com, Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current® http://findagrave.com, (Lehi, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.), Memorial ID 147323591 Richard P. Myers . [S10] Social Security Administration, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011). [S2303] Bureau of the Census, 1950 U.S. Federal Census, (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 20212), National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Latrobe, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: 5845; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 65-156. [S2414] News Article (1987) " Vehicles Collide On Route 22", (Latrobe, Pennsylvania: The Latrobe Bulletin, 17 December 1987, page 11). [S2412] News Article (1982) "Patricia L. Kozlesky, Richard P. Myers wed", (Latrobe, Pennsylvania: The Latrobe Bulletin, 2 July 1982, page 5).