Richard W. Hardie
Richard W. “Dick” Hardie, 73, of Washington, died Wednesday, November 15, 2017, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, following a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born May 12, 1944, in Washington, a son of the late William B. and Isabelle Schwingle Hardie.
Mr. Hardie was a member of Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, Washington, where he was a Eucharistic minister.
He was a 1962 graduate of Trinity High School. Following his military service, he was a graduate of Dean Tech.
Mr. Hardie was an electrician for Jessop Steel for 35 years, retiring in 1997.
He served as a sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He was a member of American Legion Edwin Scott Linton Post 175, Washington County Marine Corps League, Westmoreland County Marine Corps League and Washington and Greene County Toys for Tots.
Mr. Hardie coached youth baseball and football for many years. Later, he refereed for youth high school football, basketball and wrestling. He worked for Washington High School football for 21 years, taking over as equipment manager following the death of Moses Bailey.
On July 3, 1965, in Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, Washington, he married Nardis Rizor, who survives.
Also surviving are a son, Richard M. (Tracy) Hardie of Marietta, Ga.; a daughter, Renee M. (Robert) Hardie-Post of Washington; two sisters, Ruth Miles of Washington and Catherine (Gary) Chambers of Waldorf, Md.; five grandchildren, Hayley and Kayla Post and Kaley, Logan and Dylan Hardie; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received from noon to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in Piatt & Barnhill Funeral Home, 420 Locust Avenue, Washington. A funeral liturgy will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday in Immaculate Conception Church, 119 West Chestnut Street, Washington, with Father William Feeney as celebrant. Interment will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 21, in National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Cecil Township.
The family suggests memorial contributions be directed to Toys for Tots at washington-pa.toysfortots.org.
Arrangements are entrusted to Piatt and Barnhill Funeral Directors Inc., Charles R. Piatt, owner/supervisor, Lawrence K. Donovan, director.
Condolences may be expressed at www.piattandbarnhillfh.com.