Mr. Richard L “Dick” Kauffman, Sr., 87, of Mont Alto, PA, passed away Thursday morning, November 16, 2023, in his home.
Born August 29, 1936 in Guilford Township, PA, he was the son of the late Robert and Margaretta (Reed) Kauffman. He was a lifelong resident of the Mont Alto area.
Mr. Kauffman served with the National Guard for several years.
He and his wife, the late Leah Jean (Bumbaugh) Kauffman, were married on October 11, 1958. Mrs. Kauffman died on March 11, 2012.
Mr. Kauffman worked as a payroll clerk for Letterkenny Army Depot, Chambersburg, PA. He retired in 1993.
He is survived by his daughter-in-law, Lauren M. Kauffman of Mont Alto; three grandchildren, Ashley Kauffman of Mont Alto, Christopher Bailey of Waynesboro, PA and James Bailey of Omaha, NE; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Patricia Miller of Mont Alto; his great-niece and caregiver, Rachel Baker of Mont Alto; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his son, Richard L. Kauffman, Jr.; one sister, Betty Pentz; and one brother, Robert Kauffman, Jr.
Services and burial in Mount Zion Cemetery, near Quincy, PA will be private at the convenience of the family.
Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home, Waynesboro, is handling the arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at the funeral home’s website.
