Richard Lee "Dick" Henry

Richard Lee “Dick” Henry, 85, of Newburg, passed away at home Wednesday, October 21, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.

Born May 11, 1941 in Chambersburg, he was a son of the late Paul and Mary “Mamie” Warren Henry Sr. He married Ruth A. Hutchison on April 26, 1969. Their 57-year marriage was marked by a shared devotion to one another and their family.

Richard was a 1959 graduate of the Chambersburg Area Senior School. He went on to serve in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War in which he was stationed in Thailand as an Air Traffic Controller from 1963 to 1969. Richard was employed by The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. (A&P) for over 30 years before retiring in 1998. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman in his early years. Later in life, he enjoyed gardening and collecting vintage items at auctions and sales. He was also a member of the New Testament Baptist Church of Greenvillage for many years where he served as a deacon.

Richard is survived by his loving wife, Ruth; two daughters, Julie (Chad) Greenawalt of Shippensburg and Lisa (Mike) Kitzmiller of Newburg; four grandsons, Cody (Brittany), Zachary, and Tanner Greenawalt, and Job (Lexi) Kitzmiller; three great-grandchildren, Parker and Layne Greenawalt, and Sienna Kitzmiller; a sister, Better Piper; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by three brothers, Paul, Edgar, and Carl Henry; and four sisters, Dorothy Henry, Janet Carbaugh, Mary Helm, and Jean White.

Richard’s funeral service will be held Friday, October 30, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the New Testament Baptist Church. Burial will be in Parklawns Memorial Gardens with military honors conducted by the Oscar M. Hykes American Legion Post #223 Minutemen. A viewing will be held Thursday, October 29, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home & Crematorium, and one hour prior to the service on Friday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the New Testament Baptist Church, 544 Cumberland Highway, Chambersburg, PA 17202.

Online condolences may be made at www.fogelsangerbrickerfuneralhome.com.