Richard “Rick” Hendrickson, 69, of Independence Township, passed away on January 16th, 2025. He was born on May 1st, 1955 a son of the late Barbara and William Bickerstaff. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Kenneth and Dorothy (Semick) Landers. He is survived by his wife Cynthia Hendrickson, two children, J.T. (Brittany) Hendrickson and Kylie (Adam) Ackerman, siblings, Robert (Veronica) Bickerstaff and Shari (Shawn) Calabria, his 6 beloved grandchildren: Dylan, Destin, and Brooke Hendrickson, Owen and Aaron Ackerman, and Dante Collins; 4 nephews, 2 nieces and 2 brothers-in-law, Patrick Galton and Charles (Sandy) Galton.

Growing up, Richard spent a lot of time in Erie with his grandparents. He was a graduate of Aliquippa High School and worked at J&L Steel until they closed. He went to college at CCBC and graduated with an Associates degree as a lab tech. He worked at MedCheck, Sewickley and as a lab tech at Mercy Hospital.  Due to chronic health conditions, he stopped working and spent his time at home with his grandchildren.  He enjoyed spending his time being outside and being with his family and many beloved pets.

Friends will be received on Monday, January 20th, from 5 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 7 p.m. in Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Aliquippa, 2345 Mill Street.

Private interment will take place in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park.