Richard L. Bredbenner

Richard L. Bredbenner, 72, of Beaver Township, passed away, Monday afternoon, December 17, 2018 at his home following a unexpected illness.

Born in Bloomsburg, PA, October 21, 1946, he was the son of the late Joseph Bredbenner and Myrtle (Fisher) Bredbenner Fenstenmacher and spent his entire life in Beaver Township.

Richard worked as a fryer for Wise Foods, Berwick for 32 years prior to his retirement in 2008. He enjoyed the outdoors, farming, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family.

Surviving are a son Jesse Bredbenner, and his wife Chrissy, Main Township; a daughter Yavonne Eckroth, and her husband Jason, Beaver Township; five grandchildren, Baillee and Christopher Bredbenner, Robert, Coleton, and Mitchel Eckroth; three great-grandchildren; a sister Shirley Breech, Bloomsburg; three brothers Ralph Bredbenner, and his wife Bee, Bradenton, FL; Douglas Bredbenner; and his wife Bunny, Beaver Township; and Charles Bredbenner; and his wife Janet, Seaford, DE.

His funeral will be held Sunday, December 23, 2018 at 3 pm from Harman Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc. (West) 1265 Rock Glen Road, Rock Glen. Friends may call Sunday at the funeral home from 1pm until the time of the service. Private cremation will take place following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to any local volunteer fire company. Online condolences can be entered and more information is available at www.harmanfuneral.com

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