Port Allegany - Richard G. Lathrop, 87, of Port Allegany, passed away Saturday (October 25, 2025) at his home in Port Allegany.

He was born December 19, 1937 in Crosby, PA, the son of Ellsworth and Anna (Weidert) Lathrop, Sr . On December 7, 1978, in Port Allegany, he married Darlene  F. Niles, who died August 12, 2024.

Mr. Lathrop attended Smethport High School and worked at Viko in Eldred  and later as a mechanic for Dexter-Henkel, retiring in 2000.  He also was a van driver for S.Wilson until 2020.

He is survived by:

3 Daughters: Nicole (Mike) Torpey, Christi Lathrop and Cheryl Lathrop, all of Port Allegany

1 Son: Rich (Melissa) Lathrop of Milford, DE

1 stepson: Brent (Ryan) Niles of Port Allegany

16 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 7 great-great grandchildren

3 brothers: Mike and Andy Lathrop of Eldred and Paul Lathrop of Crosby

And many nieces and nephews

In addition to his parents and wife, Dick was preceded in death by a daughter Julie Lathrop and son Keith Lathrop, 5 sisters: Mary Jo Cook, Orvie Luce, Betty Corbett, Anna Mae Uber and Pauline Black, as well as 4 brothers: Jim, Ellsworth, George and Donald Lathrop.

In keeping with Richard’s wishes, there will be no services.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Norwich Fire Dept. of Crosby or Port Allegany Ambulance. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.

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