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Richard J. "Richie" Lightner

Richard J. "Richie" Lightner, 29, of New Bethlehem, PA passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at his home of natural causes.

He was born on Dec. 27, 1992 in Clarion, PA to Richard E. and Sharon K. (Lukehart) Lightner.

Richie was a 2011 graduate of West Shamokin High School and obtained his Bachelor's Degree in Petroleum Engineering from Marietta College in Ohio. He was employed as the Operations/Maintenance Supervisor with ATI Steel in Vandergrift and lived most of his life in the Dayton area. He loved being on or around the water, boating and beaches. Richie enjoyed fishing, gardening, cooking, playing video games and spending time with his family and friends. He will be lovingly remembered for taking care of everyone around him.

He is survived by his parents; his paternal grandparents, Richard "Dick" and Dorothy "Dot" Lightner of Dayton; his maternal grandmother, Linda Bradford of Indiana; his uncle, Mike Travis of Indiana; aunt, Christina Perry of Creekside; cousins, Glenn Travis, Melissa Perry, Michael Perry; and second-cousins, Brook and Parker Travis.

Richie was preceded in death by his aunt Tracy (Lightner) Travis.

Services will be private.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

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