Beatrice (Baker) Richey

Beatrice (Baker) Richey, 99, of West Kittanning, died July 12, 2025 at her residence.  She was born April 3, 1926, a daughter of Delbert and Phenomenal (Silvis) Baker.  She enjoyed reading, baking, bowling and sudoku puzzles, but most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her beloved family. She was a true Christian and loved her family unconditionally.  Bea was a member of the Grace Brethren Church and a charter member of the West Kittanning Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.  She is survived by her daughters, Sue (Jim) Batchelor, Sally (Rick) Dragan, Renee Cowan and Lisa (Denny) Boltz; grandchildren: Jaime (Tim) Bean, Jeff Batchelor, Jenna Bonner, Ellie Dragan, Carly Cowan, Jesse Cowan, Addie (Sean) Wlahofsky and Anna Bauer; great-grandchildren: Griffin Bean, Lincoln and Lennon Bonner, Rayanne McIntyre, Charlie and Chase Hileman, and Rory, Nora and Conner Wlahofsky.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Richey; her siblings, Delbert, Stanley, George and Esther Baker, Gretchen Bull, Ginger Smith, Delores Mohney and Judy Greer; and numerous nieces and nephews.  The family would like to express sincere gratitude to Good Samaritan Hospice nurses Nikki, Tammie and Patti and her caregivers, Nikki, Betty, Tracey and special friend Billie with whom she shared a loving bond.  No public viewing will be held.  Private arrangements are entrusted to the Snyder-Crissman Funeral Home in Kittanning.  

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