Richard James Yorty

Richard James Yorty, 77 of Washington, died Monday, October 30, 2017 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. He was born November 7, 1939 in Daisytown, the son of the late George Wilmer Yorty and Elizabeth Gue Yorty. Richard was a graduate of Bethlehem Center High School and was a veteran of the U. S. Army. He was employed at McGraw Edison as an industrial spray painter for 27 years. Richard was a member of the Washington Wesleyan Methodist Church. He enjoyed fishing, watching the Penguins and the Steelers, spending time with his family and going to Cedar Point every year. On June 27, 1964, he married Sharon Post, who survives. Also surviving are three sons, Richard Yorty Jr. of Washington, Robert (Cherry) Yorty of Washington and Scott Jason (Wakana) Yorty of Upper St. Clair; a brother, George (Helen) Yorty of La Plata, MD; a sister Beverly (Paul) Lasko of Marianna; four grandchildren, Nathaniael, Lana and Logan Yorty and Richard Unrue; several nieces and nephews. Deceased are a brother, Ronald Yorty and a sister, Norma Jean Carrico. Friends will be received Saturday, November 4, 2017 from 1 to 2 p.m. the time of service at William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Ave, Washington, PA 15301. Burial will be held later at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.