Richard “Rick” Kendell Stellfox, Sr.
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Richard “Rick” Kendell Stellfox Sr., age 74 of McMurray, PA passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 21, 2021. Born on March 28, 1947, he was the eldest son of the late Samuel Kendell Stellfox and the late Gladys Emma Bocam Stellfox. Dear brother to Jeanne Stellfox, Gloria Stellfox, David (the late Janet) Stellfox, Kathy (Marvin) Maurer, Jonathan (Beverly) Stellfox, and Samuel “Bud” (Mary) Stellfox.
Beloved husband to the late Cherie James Stellfox for 46 years. Loving father to R. Kendell (Emily) Stellfox Jr., Teal (Katie) James Stellfox, Brittny (David) Anna Smith, and Cori (Daniel) Stellfox Weber. Cherished grandfather to David “D.J.”, Cameron, Aurora, Uriah, Kayleigh, Elizabeth “Ella”, Zachery, James, and a newborn girl Riesling.
Rick graduated from Avonworth High School in 1965 and Penn State University in 1969.
Rick worked as a Middle School Science Teacher at Peters Township School District in McMurray, PA. After retiring from teaching, he worked as a CRPC Certified Financial Advisor for Copeland Financial Group Inc., Kades-Margolis, and Stellfox Financial Services, LLC.
During his life, Rick was heavily involved in many activities over the years. This included coaching the Peters Township Head Varsity Boys & Assistant Varsity Girls Basketball teams. He organized several local youth basketball camps (Jr. Hoopers), HS All-Star Basketball games (Wash-Greene County All-Stars), and was a commentator of numerous televised PTHS football and basketball games. Rick also managed and played in two Adult Baseball leagues (South Hills Pittsburgh 38+ and 45+.)
Rick enjoyed reading and talking about history, watching movies, but most of all had a love for sports. Rick was an avid golfer throughout his life and could always be found watching or attending Pittsburgh Steelers (a season ticket holder for over 50 years) and Pittsburgh Pirates games. Since becoming a grandfather what Rick enjoyed most, was spending time and sharing his passions with his grandkids. Rick will be sincerely missed and remembered by his family, 9 grandchildren, and the many people he crossed paths with in his life.
Family and friends are welcome on Saturday, August 28th from 4pm– 7pm (masks mandatory for all from 4pm–5pm and optional from 5pm–7pm) and Sunday, August 29th from 2pm–4pm (masks mandatory for all from 2pm–3pm) and 6pm–8pm at Pittsburgh Cremation and Funeral Care, 3287 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317, (724) 260-5546.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, August 30th at 11am at Center Presbyterian Church, 255 Center Church Road, McMurray, PA 15317, (724) 941-9050. Graveside service will take place at Forest Lawn Gardens in McMurray, PA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Youth For Christ Metro Pittsburgh www.yfcmp.org/donate.
Please view and sign the family’s online guestbook at www.pittsburghcremation.com.
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