Richard J. 'Dick' Urban Sr.
Richard J. “Dick” Urban Sr., 78, of Evans City lost his battle with acute myeloid leukemia on Tuesday in the comfort of his home.
Born Oct. 10, 1939, in Ingomar, he was the son of the late Joseph C. and Marie Bayer Urban of Evans City.
He was of the Presbyterian faith.
Dick had worked for Gulf Oil at the Butler Turnpike Plaza from 1963 until 1991. When Gulf Oil became Sunoco, he worked in the maintenance department until his retirement in 2000. During this time, he and his brothers and sons operated Urban Brothers Landscaping.
Dick enjoyed gardening and canning the fruits and vegetables he grew in his garden. He also made wine and deer bologna. He loved camping, hunting and fishing. He often spent time birdwatching. Woodworking was a hobby he enjoyed. His friends, family and neighbors benefited from his many skills.
He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Eleanor Duncan Urban. Together they had five children, and three survive, Kim Koser, Deborah (Dave) Jackson and Wayne (Lisa) Urban; nine grandchildren, Angela (Michael) Shute, Nicole and Sam Detrie, Garrett (Elaine) and Devin Urban, Kristel (John) Moritz, Kent (Amanda) Daughtery, Riley and Bailey Jackson; four great grandchildren, Johnny and Jordan Moritz and Noah Daughtery, and Evelyn Urban.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra; a son, Richard Jr.; and his wife, Vicki (Fleming) Urban; a brother, Charles Sr. and his wife, Nancy Urban; a brother-in-law, Chuck Fichter; and two nieces, Gina Urban and Shelly Urban Jackson.
Dick was the second of seven siblings, of whom five survive, Joan Fichter, Ronald Urban, Marlene Neff, Jeanne (Erv) Knight and Joe (Vicky) Urban; and many nieces and nephews.
Good friends include Charlotte (Larry deceased) Price, Jim and Carol Baney, Ed and Mary Newcamp, Gary (Paulette) Buger, Joe (Sue deceased) Ludwik, Al Buehler, Al Carothers, Andy Caruso and their wives; and his brother-in-law, Ned Duncan Jr.; and sister-in-law, Nancy (John) Graham.
The family would like to thank Conway Sportsman Club, the Mars VFW, the American Red Cross, Good Samaritan Hospice Program, Joe and Vicky Urban and all of the other friends, family and neighbors for all of their kindness in this difficult time.
URBAN — Friends and relatives of Richard J. “Dick” Urban, who died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, will be received from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the A. Carl Kinsey-Ronald N. Volz Funeral Home, 328 W. Main St., Evans City.Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday from the funeral home.If desired, memorial donations may be made to Eleanor to help with Dick's medical expenses.Additional information may be obtained at www.kinsey-volzfuneralhome.com.
