Richard A. Philipp, 83, of New Brighton, passed away on October 16th, 2026.

He was born in New Brighton on October 17, 1942, a son of the late Carl H. and Elsa M. (Geiser) Philipp.

Richard will be remembered for his dedication, resourcefulness, and the many skills he shared with those around him. He attended Geneva College for three years prior to him serving in the United States Air Force as a Sergeant during the Vietnam War, demonstrating a commitment to service and country.

Following his military service, he went on to work in maintenance for several hotels throughout the surrounding area, earning a reputation as a talented and dependable individual who could fix just about anything. He was a true master of all trades and he had a natural ability to work with his hands and a knack for finding solutions to even the toughest problems.

In his spare time, he found joy in gardening and woodworking, hobbies that reflected his patience, creativity, and love of creating things. Whether tending to his garden, working with wood, or tackling a repair, he took pride in his work and the things he could accomplish.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings: David, Roger, Frieda, Bertha, Lois, Cora, Shirley, and Flora.

Richard is survived by two brothers, Luther (Leatha) Philipp and Ernest (Donna) Philipp, two sisters, Lillian Mittner and Brenda Philipp, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families.

All services were private for Richard.

Richard will be laid to rest in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Road, Bridgeville.