Phyllis Josephine Richards
September 19, 1928 ~ February 1, 2003
Phyllis Josephine Richards, 74 of Colliers,WV, passed away on February 1, 2003 at the Weirton Medical Center. She was born September 19, 1928 in Weirton, WV, the daughter of the late Floyd and Vivian Clear Glasure. Her husband Joseph Richards Ricciardi, her brother Floyd Glasure Jr. and Sisters Donna Lowther and Linnie Mae Biondillo also preceded her.
Phyllis was a homemaker, a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Follansbee, WV and was the first women pilot in Hancock County to fly solo from Herron's Field.
She is survived by four sons, Joe Ricciardi of New Philadelphia, OH, Vincent Richards of Weirton, WV, Sandy Ricciardi of Denville, NJ, and Larry Richards of Mingo Jct, OH, a daughter Diane Stewart of Wheeling, WV, a brother Donald Glasure of Weirton, and three sisters Barbara Ballato and Myrtle Szuch of Weirton, and Gerri DiCiccio of Follansbee, WV. She has 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Monday, February 3, 2003 from 7-9 PM and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main St, Weirton, WV. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be Wednesday, February 5, 2003 at 12:30PM at St. Anthony’s Church in Follansbee WV. Fr. Anthony Cincinnati will celebrate the Mass.
Entombment will follow at St. Paul Cemetery, Weirton, WV.
Memorial contributions can be made to St. Anthony’s Church, 1017 Jefferson St, Follansbee, WV 26037
Share tributes with her family at www.grecohertnick.com.
Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
Our sympathies and condolences go out to you and your family in your loss of your mother.
Our Prayers and Thoughts are with you and your family.
All good memories of Mrs. Richards, particularly when in elementary school and junior high at St. Anthony’s. Vivid remembrances of her visiting basketball practices and games. She was always kind to us while bringing delicious-smelling food to her hard-working husband. My deepest sympathy to the children, particularly to Joe, Vincent and Diane with whom I have had friendship over the years. I know that your Dad could use the company on the other side, as well as I know that they are both smiling upon you today. May God bring you closer together through this sad event. Warm Regards, Bob Gaudio
My Heart And Prayers are with Jo’s Family at this Time. Jo was such a nice friendly person. She was a lot of fun to bowl with. Will miss her! Edna
Sandy, You and your family have my sympathies on the passing of your mother. I’ll will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Friends, We were saddened to hear of Phyllis’s passing away. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time of sorrow. We have fond memories of the Glasure family and we know there is a great reunion going on in heaven. Blessings, Rev. and Mrs. Terry Stoops
Dear Friends, We were saddened to hear of Phyllis’s passing away. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time of sorrow. We have fond memories of the Glasure family and we know there is a great reunion going on in heaven. Blessings, Rev. and Mrs. Terry Stoops