Richard D. Neade

Richard “Ricky” D. Neade , 60, of St. Clair, passed away peacefully Sunday December 28, 2025 at his home.

Born in Pottsville, March 28, 1965, He was a son of the late Richard E and Elaine (Palik) Neade.

A graduate of Blue Mountain High School, he went on to receive his Associate’s Degree from Schuylkill Business Institute in Accounting. He worked at Quality Oil, Port Carbon and as a supervisor at a meat packing facility in Hazleton.

He was a member of Holy Family Parish of Minersville.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by Grandmother Mildred Palik; Mother-in-law Regina Hertz.

Surviving are his wife of 8 years Cynthia (Hertz) Neade; sister Denise Beury of TN; Aunt Amy Lomozoff of Jonestown; Nieces and Nephews Richard “Bud” Beury, Dylan Beury, Jolie Witlaka, Kelly Witalka, Korey Witalka, Keith Witalka (Stephanie), Amaree Bainbridge, Julian Bainbridge, Azarea Bainbridge Jastun Witalka, Greyson Smith; Father-in-law Andrew Hertz; Sister-in-law Andrea Witalka(Mark); Michael Tippin who was like a son to Ricky.

Ricky and Cindy were together since 2007. They were always together.  They loved going to thrift stores, yard sales and just spending time with each other. They shared a love of their fur babies, In 2023 they loss 2 of their beloved dogs - Chico and Goober- who Rick thought of as his 'soul dog'. Surviving Ricky is 2 shih tzus -Lanie and Zoey. Also one cat Gracie.

Rick had many health issues the past 7 years with Cindy being his main caregiver.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30AM Friday January 2, 2026. from St. Michael The Archangel Roman Catholic Church 539 Sunbury St. Minersville, PA 17954. Rev Jojappa Adagatla will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, contribution may be made to Hillside SPCA PO Box 233 Pottsville, PA 17901. Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home, St. Clair, is in charge of arrangements www.brucethartfuneralhome.com