Richard E. Bovard

Services have been changed for Richard E. Bovard of South Abington Twp., who died March 7 at Allied Services Hospice Center, Scranton. His wife is the former Jane Jones.

Born in Peckville he was the son of the late Venald and Margaret Reese Bovard.  Graduated Blair Academy and Syracuse University.  He served our country during the Korean Conflict and returned home to run the family Insurance Agency.   He was a well-known lover of Jazz music and French wine as well as a fine musician in his own right.  He enjoyed serving his community and had many close friends.

Also surviving are a daughter, Elise Bovard, Scranton; a son, Reese Bovard and his wife Melanie, Ellicott City, MD; sister Martha Belle Barron, Philadelphia; grandchildren, Hayden and Claudia Bovard.

He was preceded in death by his best friend and brother Venald "Beno" Bovard.

A memorial service will be held at a later date in First Presbyterian Church, 300 School St., Clarks Summit, with services by the Rev. William Carter, pastor.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Clarks Summit; or the Waverly Community House, 1115 N. Abington Road, Waverly, PA 18471.

Arrangements entrusted to the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 418 South State Street, Clarks Summit.