Richard E. Russell
December 2, 1952 - March 17, 2019
Richard E. Russell, 66, of Monroe, NC and formerly of Hallstead, PA entered into rest on March 17, 2019. Richard is survived by his beloved wife Agnes of 44 years; his daughter Kristi Fischer and her husband Jeffrey Fischer; four beautiful grandchildren, Elena Fischer, Trenton Fischer, Mia Fischer and Conor Fischer; his brother, John Russell and wife Dixie Russell; his sisters, Carolyn Ross and husband Larry Ross, Kathy Howell and her husband Bill Howell; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded by his father, John Russell; his mother, Catherine Russell; his brother, Joey Russell; and his nephew Joseph Russell; his loving in-laws Joseph and Wanda Burton. He spent his career in service with the United States Navy from 1973 until his retirement in 1993. He also worked for Joe's disposal. He was a Hallstead Fire Department member from 1969. He loved scuba diving, hang gliding, flying model airplanes and being there for his friends and family. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the American Legion Post #357 and the Hallstead Fire Department for their support. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday at the Tuttle-Yeisley Funeral Home, Inc., Hallstead, PA. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Richard E. Russell, 66, of Monroe, NC and formerly of Hallstead, PA entered into rest on March 17, 2019. Richard is survived by his beloved wife Agnes of 44 years; his daughter Kristi Fischer and her husband Jeffrey Fischer; four beautiful... View Obituary & Service Information