Richard M. "Rich' Pavlesich Richard M. “Rich” Pavlesich, 69 yrs., of Morgantown, died on Friday, December 6, 2013 at the Reading Hospital & Medical Center.

He was born in Cornwall, Pa. on January 28, 1944.  Rich was the son of the late John Sr. and Mary Jane (Ritz) Pavlesich.  He was the husband of Drema L. (Mentz) Pavlesich, with whom he shared 50 years of marriage in June of this year.

Rich retired as a class A Millwright for Carpenter Technology Corp. of Reading.  He was a member of Harmony United Methodist Church and was an avid golfer.

Rich was preceded in death by his sister Rose Marie O’Brien.

Surviving in addition to his wife, is a daughter, Tonya L. wife of Craig Sweater of Chapel Hill, NC; 3 brothers, John Jr., husband of Carole Pavlesich, Robert Thomas, husband of Linda Pavlesich, and Frank, husband of Jeanne Pavlesich; 2 sisters, Judy, wife of the late Elmer Oatman and Donna, wife of Paul March Sr.; a brother in law, Jim O’Brien and a god son, Landon Fina.

A celebration of life service will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at 11 AM from the Harmony United Methodist Church, 740 Harmony Road, Morgantown, Pa. 19543, with Pastor Larry Frank officiating. Interment will follow at the Caernarvon Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 AM at the church. For directions to the church, please visit www.harmonyumc.org

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in the memory of Rich to the Harmony United Methodist Church at the above address.

For additional information and online condolences, please visit www.thelabsfh.com



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Drema, so sorry to hear about your husband. Just saw it in the paper. Our prayers and love goes out to you. May he rest in peace. My door is open any time.

~ Brenda Moore & Jo Ann Hurter Reading,, Pa
2/4/2014 7:28:07 AM

Drema, Tonya & Craig, Our deepest sympathies to all of you. I cannot express how much Rich meant to us, you all are like family, besides being good friends and neighbors!. He always loved to tease my nieces/nephews when we would stop by and dress up in his wig, ugly teeth and guitar.....he was so much fun and will be dearly missed. May all your wonderful memories and faith help give you peace and comfort. Your 4 Cross stories give me goose bumps, what a beautiful testament in knowing your dad is watching over you.

~ Sharon Haas Morgantown, PA
12/14/2013 7:21:39 PM

Drema, Tonya/Craig - We wish our deepest sympathies to you for the loss of Rich. He was a GREAT neighbor and friend - and we will sorely miss him. I will always remember all the nice chats him and I had hanging out at our mailbox. We shared some great stories together. May our Heavenly Father provide continued strength to all of you in the days that lie ahead. Know that you are prayed for daily. With special love and comfort, Tom ~ Sylvia Losch

~ Tom/Sylvia Losch Morgantown, PA
12/13/2013 9:23:50 PM

Tonya, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. Know that you and your family are being lifted up in prayer. Love, Michelle Mace

~ Michelle Mace Sanford, NC
12/10/2013 6:33:40 PM

Tonya & Drema, Dan & I are so very sorry for your loss. While words cannot describe what you are feeling right now, just know you are in our thoughts & prayers.

~ Karen & Dan Boyle Tega Cay, SC
12/10/2013 9:01:03 AM

Drema, Tonya and Craig, My thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm so sorry. Love you, Nicki

~ Nicki
12/10/2013 7:45:58 AM

Drema, Tonya and Craig, We wish you peace to bring you comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart. We will always cherish the memories we have of Rich. Heaven has welcomed a wonderful and kind man. Our deepest sympathy, Amy and Anthony

~ Amy & Anthony Smyth Bluffton, SC
12/10/2013 7:38:24 AM

Dear Tonya, I am so sorry for the loss of your father. You bring such joy to our students at PHS, that I must think that you inherited some of that love for learning and inquisitiveness from your family. With sincere regrets, Carole Lee Bresky

~ carole lee bresky Pittsboro, nc
12/9/2013 7:23:55 PM

I am very sorry for your loss. Precious memories will bring smiles to your hearts and ease your sorrow. "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more..." (Revelation 21:4) "And I have hope toward God, which hope these men also look forward to, that there is going to be a resurrection..." (Acts 24:15) My prayers are with you that God's promises will comfort you.

~ Dolores Bake Montclair, NJ
12/9/2013 12:23:37 PM

Tonya, I am so sorry about your dad. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers. May you feel God's loving embrace around you to comfort you.

~ Diane Fowler
12/9/2013 9:38:38 AM

Tonya, I'm so sorry to hear about your father. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Holly Rapacuk

~ Holly Rapacuk Pittsboro, NC
12/9/2013 8:39:46 AM

My prayer are with you all at this difficult time,God Blees,love Joy and Ray

~ Joy maxey Melbourne, Fl
12/8/2013 9:06:11 PM

Tonya, I am so sorry for your loss. Having lost my sister this past August, I am all too familiar with the pain of losing a loved one unexpectedly. Please know that you will be in my prayers now and especially during the upcoming Christmas season. Ginny, SLP

~ Ginny Thompson chapel hill, NC
12/8/2013 8:14:58 PM

DREMA AND TONYA AND FAMILY, SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THIS.MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU DURING THIS TIME.KNOW THAT HE WILL BE MISSED.

~ PAUL DIEM AND LISA DIEM-MOORE
12/8/2013 8:11:29 PM

Tonya, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Your father lives on through you. Celebrate his life and cherish the memories. With deepest sympathy, Lori Kleberg

~ Lori Kleberg Chapel Hill, NC
12/8/2013 7:35:43 PM

Drema, Tonya, & Craig, Our hearts are heavy, though we know heaven has welcomed a very special person, our sorrows are deep. For now and always may your sorrow be softened by the presence of caring friends, nature's tranquility and your own inner faith & strength. May the healing power of memory visit you in quiet moments and nourish your soul. Grip the power of memories for they live on forever. Remember, gone from our sight, but not from our hearts. May our Lord comfort you and guide you on. With sympathy and Love, Beverly

~ Beverly Jackson Narvon, Pa
12/8/2013 7:25:28 PM

Rich was always well thought of by members of the class of '62. Please accept our sincere sympathy. Phyllis

~ Phyllis (Dawson) Moore
12/8/2013 6:55:55 PM

Drema and family, I am so sorry to hear about Rich.I just saw you both recently and remembering when you lived at my dads mobilehome park and came to your place cause you made good shrimp, I was only a little girl then ,you two honored your vows with each other and may the Lord watch over you and take good care of you as Rich honored you.May you find peace during this time and may you and your daughter never forget how blessed you were to have Rich. Love and prayers, Little Bernie

~ Bernie(Grubb)Cooper Elverson, Pa
12/8/2013 1:56:06 PM

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