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Richard Markle

CHESTER–Richard R. Markle, 64, of Chester, WV, passed peacefully at home, with his wife of 47 years Kat (Chaffin) by his side, on Tuesday, April 23, 2019.

Rich will be forever remembered by his children Richard (Tiffany) Markle II of Chester, WV and C.R. Markle of North Carolina; his sister, Linda Shaw of Chester, WV. He will also be lovingly cherished by his three grandchildren whom he adored Richee, Madalyn Markle and Noah Wright.

He was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler fan and he enjoyed playing the guitar. He loved nothing more than his time with his family.

He retired from Standard Lafarge after 21 years of service. He then worked several years as a security guard at Bruce Mansfield Plant in Shippingport.

He joins in eternal bliss his parents, Richard Emery and Joan (Powers) Markle, brother-in-law, James Shaw.

Visitation will be held 1-3 and 5-7 p.m. with a celebration of Richard’s life following at 7 p.m., on Thursday, April 25, 2019, at Nixon Funeral Home in Newell, WV. Private interment will be held at Mill Creek Hill Cemetery, Georgetown, Pa.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to Nixon Funeral Home, to assist in funeral expenses.