Richard A. Kutchravy

Richard A. Kutchravy, 78, of Oil City, PA., passed away from Alzheimer’s Dementia Sunday March 2, 2025 at home, surrounded by his loving family.

            Born May 11, 1946 in Latrobe, PA., he was the son of the late Joseph and Anna Thomas Kutchravy.

He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War on the U.S.S. Calvert and the U.S.S. Richard E. Byrd.

On April 20, 1974 he was married in St. Venantius Church to the former Darlene M. Schrum and she survives.

Rich worked at Pennzoil for over thirty years where he was an instrument mechanic.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and gardening and spending time with his family.

He also enjoyed bingo and an occasional trip to the casino.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children

Mike Kutchravy and his wife Angie of Oil City

Matthew Kutchravy and his wife Myria of Stafford, VA.

Melissa Ritchey and her husband Jeromy of Oil City

10 grandchildren

Arik Kutchravy, Zachary Kutchravy,

Justin Fagley, Kayla Fagley,

Ashley Wiggins,

Ayden Kutchravy, Evan Kutchravy and Jillian Kutchravy,

Madison Ritchey and Gabriel Ritchey

He is also survived by three sisters

Joanne Lehman of Clermont, FL

Karen Hauptman and her husband Joe of Sebring, FL

Deb Allen of Oil City

As well as many nieces and nephews

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Donald, Thomas and David Kutchravy and a sister Patricia Strum

There will be no viewing or visitation.

Services will take place at the convenience of the family.

The Reinsel Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Memorials may be made to Crawford County Hospice

Condolences may be sent at www.reinselfuneralhome.com

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