Richard F. Fickes

Surviving are his wife, Teresa Smyder; two daughters, Aubree Zojonc (Ryan) of State College and Angela Miller (Justin) of North Las Vegas; eight grandchildren: Morgan Betz and Nate Brown, both of Altoona, Rayna and JJ Jones of State College, Seth and Gabe McConnell in South Carolina, Ava and Wyatt Miller of North Las Vegas; and two great-grandchildren, Rylan Brown and Beau McConnell. Also surviving are four siblings: Dave and Ray Fickes,

Darlene McCloskey and Pam Fickes; and his father and mother-in-law, Joseph and Dorothy Smyder.

Richard was preceded in death by his son, Josh McConnell; and by four siblings: Ed, Barb, Boyd and Rob.

He was employed as a manager at CLW Delivery Inc. and at CCG/Comcast Fiberoptics.

Richard was a member of the Heidelberg Country Club and Fraternal Order of Eagles #1859 Bellwood.

He enjoyed camping, boating, hunting, fishing, anything outdoors, spoiling his kids and grandkids, and helping people. He also enjoyed fireworks, restoring things, wine making, and was always referred to as “Mr. Fix It.”

Family and friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Rose Hill Funeral & Cremation Care Inc., 118 Rosehill Cemetery Drive, Altoona.

Condolences may be made at RoseHillFuneral

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