Richard A. Giles

Richard A. Giles, Jr., 61, of Union City, passed away, Tuesday, August 31, 2021 surrounded by his loving family after a time of illness. He was born on January 28, 1960 in Union City, a son of Richard A. Giles, Sr. and Lucille Beckwith Giles. He was a 1978 graduate of Union City High School and later graduated from Edinboro University with a B.A. in Print Journalism. Richard was a member of Union City First United Methodist Church and a former member of Union City Moose Lodge #882. He enjoyed reading and watching the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates. Richard is survived by three sisters, Anne Kondrlik and her husband Randy of Corry, Edie Leute and her husband John of Canadohta Lake, and Sally Devereaux and her husband Danny of Erie; special cousins, Skip and Sue Sturdevant; nine nieces and nephews; and several great nieces and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, Richard and Anna Giles and Russell and Edith Beckwith. Family and friends are welcome to call on Sunday, September 5th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Union City First United Methodist Church, 42 E. High Street, Union City. The funeral service will be held on Monday, September 6th at 11:00 am at the church with Pastor Lea Guiney, officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Union City. Per Richard's request, in lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to Union City United Methodist Church, 42 E. High Street, Union City, Pennsylvania 16438. Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Richard's Book of Memories online at www.WarrenGlennFH.com Arrangements are in the care of Warren-Glenn Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 62 S. Main Street, Union City.