Richard Theodore (Dick) Pine, 72, of Mercersburg, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, October 9, 2026.
Born March 11, 1954 in Chambersburg, PA, he was a son of the late George F. and Evelyn Unger Pine.
Dick was the youngest son, and grew up in the Punch Bowl. He attended James Buchanan High School, and later joined the United States Marine Corp in 1972. Dick attained the rank of Sargent before ending his service in 1976.
After returning from the Marines, he married Gwendoyln M. Hawbaker on June 25, 1977, and they were married for 49 years.
He worked at the Letterkenny Army Depot in Chambersburg, PA for 21 years, concluding his career as a Hazmat Material Specialist. Dick was a proud Marine and loved spending his time watching the birds and wildlife around his home. He enjoyed having family and friends visit, and was known for giving out candy, especially during the holidays. He loved his family very much.
Dick was a member of the George Washington Masonic Lodge 801 F & AM, in Chambersburg, Mercersburg American Legion Post 517, the F.O.V.A. in McConnellsburg, and Mercersburg Moose Lodge 1790.
Dick is survived by his wife Gwen Pine, a son Cody Pine, a grandson, Matthew Pine. Also surviving are his siblings, Randy Pine and wife Cindy, Faye Moore and husband John, and sisters-in-law, Jean Pine and Linda Pine and a brother-in-law Gerald McCulloh.
Dick was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings; Charles A (Sonny) Pine Sr., Paul Pine Sr., Merle Pine, Larry James (Jim) Pine, Lee Pine, Joan Garland, Janet Overcash, Kathleen (Kass) McCulloh, and an infant brother Phillip Pine.
A viewing will be 6 – 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at Fries Funeral Home in Mercersburg, PA.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday October 16, at Mt. Tabor Brethren in Christ Church, Mercersburg, PA, with Pastor Kevin Lay officiating. The burial will take place at Pine Grove Cemetery, Mercersburg, PA, following the service.
Arrangements by Fries Funeral Home Inc., Mercersburg, PA
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