Richard W. Neyhard OBITUARY
Richard W. Neyhard, 58, a resident of Nanticoke, formerly of North Wilkes-Barre, died Friday, July 28, 2017, at Hahnemann Medical Center, Philadelphia, following a lengthy illness.
Rick was well known as a broadcaster and was called D.J. Rockin’ Rick professionally.
Rick was born in Wilkes-Barre, son of the late Robert and Doris Jones Neyhard, and was a graduate of James M. Coughlin High School, Class of 1976. He also earned an associate degree at Penn State Wilkes-Barre.
He and his brother, Rob Neyhard, were the owners/operators of WBRX radio station, Berwick, for some time. He also performed as a disc jockey at various venues for some time. He had worked at CEL Tube and, later, at CVS Caremark, both in Hanover Twp.
He was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Nest 834, Nanticoke, and St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Alden Station.
He was a fanatical sports fan and enjoyed the Philadelphia Flyers, the Los Angeles Rams and the Philadelphia Phillies. He often visited his favorite teams during their seasons.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Erica Dawn Neyhard, last year.
Surviving are his wife, the former Cathy Turner Neyhard, Nanticoke; son, Richard W. Neyhard and his fiancée, Crystal Davis, Hanover Twp.; stepson, Martin Moore, Shavertown; stepdaughter, Michelle Taite and her husband, David, Pittsburgh; brothers, Robert Neyhard and his wife, Sandy, Forty Fort; and John (Jack) Neyhard and his wife, Linda, Mechanicsburg; several nieces and nephews; and grandchildren, Nathan Taite, Serenity Swisher and Destinee Neyhard.
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Alden Station. Friends may call at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service. The Rev. Charles Warwick, rector, will officiate. Interment will be at the convenience of the family.
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