Richard Kendell Stellfox Sr.
Richard “Rick” Kendell Stellfox Sr., 74, of McMurray, passed away peacefully, Saturday, August 21, 2021.
Born March 28, 1947, he was the eldest son of the late Samuel Kendell Stellfox and the late Gladys Emma Bocam Stellfox. He was a dear brother to Jeanne Stellfox, Gloria Stellfox, David (the late Janet) Stellfox, Kathy (Marvin) Maurer, Jonathan (Beverly) Stellfox and Samuel “Bud” (Mary) Stellfox.
Rick was the beloved husband to the late Cherie James Stellfox for 46 years; loving father to R. Kendell (Emily) Stellfox Jr., Teal (Katie) James Stellfox, Brittny (David) Anna Smith and Cori (Daniel) Stellfox Weber; cherished grandfather to David “D.J.”, Cameron, Aurora, Uriah, Kayleigh, Elizabeth “Ella”, Zachery, James and a newborn girl, Riesling.
Rick graduated from Avonworth High School in 1965 and Penn State University in 1969.
Rick worked as a middle school science teacher at Peters Township School District in McMurray. After retiring from teaching, he worked as a CRPC certified financial advisor for Copeland Financial Group Inc., Kades-Margolis and Stellfox Financial Services, LLC.
During his life, Rick was heavily involved in many activities over the years. This included coaching the Peters Township Head Varsity Boys and Assistant Varsity Girls Basketball teams. He organized several local youth basketball camps (Jr. Hoopers), high school all-star basketball games (Washington-Greene County All-Stars) and was a commentator of numerous televised Peters Township High School football and basketball games. Rick also managed and played in two adult baseball leagues (South Hills Pittsburgh 38+ and 45+.)
Rick enjoyed reading and talking about history, watching movies, but most of all, had a love for sports. Rick was an avid golfer throughout his life and could always be found watching or attending Pittsburgh Steelers (a season ticket holder for over 50 years) and Pittsburgh Pirates games. Since becoming a grandfather, what Rick enjoyed most was spending time and sharing his passions with his grandkids. Rick will be sincerely missed and remembered by his family, nine grandchildren and the many people he crossed paths with in his life.
Family and friends are welcome from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, August 28 (masks mandatory for all from 4 to 5 p.m. and optional from 5 to 7 p.m.) and from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, August 29 (masks mandatory for all from 2 to 3 p.m.) in Pittsburgh Cremation and Funeral Care, 3287 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317, 724-260-5546.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, August 30, in Center Presbyterian Church, 255 Center Church Road, McMurray, PA 15317, 724-941-9050. A graveside service will take place in Forest Lawn Gardens in McMurray.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Youth For Christ Metro Pittsburgh www.yfcmp.org/donate.
Please view and sign the family’s guest book at www.pittsburghcremation.com.