Richard B. Balderson, Sr., 92, of Zelienople Passavant Retirement Community, and formerly of Rochester, passed away on October 16, 2024 in Zelienople. He was born on December 3, 1931 in New Brighton, the son of the late Bruce and Mildred Evans Balderson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jane Hoffmeier Balderson, and two brothers, Carl and Frank Balderson. He is survived by three sons and two daughters-in-law, Richard B. Balderson, Jr., his companion, Marley Silverthorne of Center Township, Steven J. and Carol Balderson of Beaver, James C. and Vickie Balderson of Virginia Beach, Virginia, six grandchildren, Noel, Jake, Derek, Tiffany, Jennifer and Rick, seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Richard was a retired switchman with the former Bell Telephone Company, the Rochester Office. He was also a former Treasurer for the Bellco Federal Credit Union and was a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rochester. He was a Navy veteran with the reserves and belonged to the Senior Golf League and was an avid golfer.  Friends will be received on Monday, October 21st from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. at the William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester. Services will be held Tuesday, October 22nd at 11:00 A.M. in the Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 393 Adams Street, Rochester. Officiating will be Rev. Frank A. Kantz. Entombment will be in Sylvania Hills Mausoleum. The family wishes memorial contributions be made to the Disabled American Veterans, 1000 Liberty Avenue #1606, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.