Richard Blair

Postlewaite

Richard Blair Postlewaite

Richard Blair Postlewaite, age 90, of Waterford Township, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020.

Born in Punxsutawney, PA, on January 26, 1930, he was a son of the late James Blair and Joanna Margaret (Anthony) Postlewaite.

Richard was a member of the Brokenstraw Antique Tractor Club and the Pioneer Steam and Gas Engine Society. He was an avid participant in tractor pulls with his two John Deere 730 tractors. He worked in the Maintenance Dept. of G.E. for 33 years and was also employed by various other companies in the area. Richard was a member of various local bands. He served in the US Army as a Corporal during the Korean Conflict, stationed in Germany. Richard enjoyed hunting and being outdoors.

He is survived by his son, Gary R. Postlewaite and his wife Rae of Erie; his son in law, Clarence "Butch" Pritchard; his brothers, Dave Postlewaite and his wife Joan and Bill Postlewaite and his wife Barb; his sisters, Inez Nichol, Joanna Steele, and Barb Hanley and her husband Bob; and his sister in law, Rita Postlewaite. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Lydia (Postlewaite) Parris and her husband Michael, Sarah (Postlewaite) Nicosia and her husband James, Bryan Pritchard and his wife Jessica, Kevin Pritchard and his wife Melissa, and Renee Pritchard; his great grandchildren, Katelyn, Carter and Gloria Parris, Hunter Pritchard and Brynley Mantini, and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Carolyn Marie (Postlewaite) Pritchard; his sisters, Marilyn Koval and her husband Albert, Roberta Baun and her husband Wayne; his brother, James Postlewaite, and his brothers in law, Dale Steele, and Beryl Nichol.

There will be no viewing or visitation. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Memorial donations are requested to the Erie VA Medical Center, ATTN: Voluntary Services Office - 1002 Fund, 135 E. 38th St., Erie, PA 16504 or Interim Healthcare Hospice, 2206 W. 15th St., Erie, PA 16505.