John Richard “Rick” Harvey, 74, passed away on March 3rd, 2026.

He was born in Philippi, West Virginia on October 7th, 1951, and he was adopted at birth by the late Louise V. and M.O. “Slim” Harvey. He is survived by his three children, Leigh Anne (Ricky) Holman of Economy Borough, Tricia (Dorian) Douds of Economy Borough, and Evan Harvey of Ambridge. He was a proud Pap Pap to Alyson Matthews, Joel Matthews, Haylee Holman, Tyler Holman and Bryce Douds. Although both were originally from West Virginia, they took him home to the house they had built in Sewickley Hills. Later, he would buy his family home and bring home three children of his own. They also had property in Deep Creek, Maryland, where he spent one school year and countless summers. It was much later in life that he would sell his family home and move to Beaver County. John had attended Quaker Valley Schools and was a graduate of Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics. He worked at Bethlehem Steel and later ended up at J&L Steel in Aliquippa. After the collapse of the mills in the early 80’s our father found a new career being a long-haul truck driver.  Because he was a man of many talents, he also worked over the years as a mechanic, an electrician, and ended his career working back in the mills as a machinery mechanic. He also enjoyed hunting, camping and especially fishing with his lifelong friend who he referred to as his brother, Dave (Lee) Barngrover of Economy Borough.

A celebration of life for John will occur on Saturday, March 28th from 10 a.m. until 12 noon in the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, who was in charge of his arrangements.

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