Richard A. Bryan
February 22, 1939 ~ May 10, 2010
Richard A. Bryan, 71, of Weirton passed away Monday May 10, 2010, at the Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.
Richard was born on February 22, 1939 in Follansbee, WV, a son of the late Dorman and Gladys Allen Bryan. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Alice Kenefick Bryan on July 28, 2006; a sister, Betty Gawrych; and his son-in-law, Rhett Haught.
Richard served his country with the United States Marine Corp Reserve Unit.
He retired from Weirton Steel, where he was a photographer and an inventory clerk. After his employment with the mill, Richard worked as a security guard with Wackenhut Security. When Richard was not at work, he enjoyed spending time with his grandsons. Also among his favorite pastimes were racing, photography, and camping out at Tappan Lake.
Richard was a member of the Saint Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church and the Weirton Steel 25 Year Club.
He is survived by his son, Richard Bryan and his wife Karen; his daughter, Allison Haught and her children Rhett and Cameron all of Weirton, WV; a sister, Linda Stone of Follansbee, WV; and a loving friend, Margaret Powley of Richmond, OH.
Visitation will be 2-4 & 6-8 PM Wednesday, at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV, where funeral services will be conducted at 8 PM Wednesday.
The Reverend Father Dean Borgmeyer will preside.
Entombment will be in Highland Hill Memorial Gardens, Follansbee, WV.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 2166, Weirton, WV 26062.
Richie and Allison- I am so very sorry for your loss…your father was an awesome man..I was very shocked when I heard the news…my thoughts and prayers are with you and your families during this sad time…..
Richie,Karen and Family My thoughts and prayers are with you
Allison, My Deepest Sympathy’s on the loss of your dad! May God Bless You and Yours during this very difficult time! My Thoughts and Prayers are with You, Rich, Karen and the Boy’s! If you need anything Please don’t hesitate. We Love you and are here for you! God Bless!
Allison and Family,My heart is breaking for you, Richie, Karen and the boys.I will always be thankful for the time most recently that I got to spend with your Dad.We had some pretty serious discussions about life, love and happiness and I can honestly say that he loved his family very much.He was a good man and will be sadly missed.
Rich will always remain in our hearts. He was a wonderful friend to us. So thankful that I got to see him last week. Allison and family, our thoughts are with you now and forever. And Allison, don’t hesitate to call if you need anything, even if it’s just to talk. Love you
Dear Richard, I am so sorry about your dad passing. I lost mine in 2008. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sue
Dear Family of Rich, What a WONDERFUL MAN RICH BRYAN. I worked with Rich in Photographic back in 1965. His laugh made us all laugh. He was always so very helpful. He taught me so much on the job. I learned from him that you need to keep batteries in the refg. and I still share that with people today and tell them Rich Bryan told me that. He Loved his family so much and was just a good friend to all. I did not know that Rich was ill till Sat. night and was so shocked to see he had passed. May God Bless you all as you reflect on the wonderful memories you all made together. they will help so much as you travel the path of missing him. I have some great memories of our friendship. Take care and may God Bless you all Love, Darlene McKinley
I’m so sorry I didn’t read the paper and no one called..I’m, Sorry to hear of your loss, Hope Both of you are doing ok.. I’ll keep you in our prayers Bridgette and Dave Douglas
Richie and Allison, just saw the connection here, I’m so sorry and yes I know it’s hard, just lost my Mom. all I can say is stay strong, that’s what i’ve been told. Take Care
Richie and Allison, Your dad was a very special person, for me and I’m sure every other kid in our neighborhood. He would always make time for you no mater what he was doing even though you were just a kid. Your dad and mom were like second parents to me. I have many great childhood memories at your house. I hope one day the people close to me now can say the same of me. Richie be strong for everyone. So sorry for yor loss.
I will always remember Rich taking our pictures at home, fond memories.