Richard “Dick” Howard Page

Richard “Dick” H. Page, age 85, of Millcreek Twp., passed away at his residence after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. He was born in Erie on June 28, 1939, the son of the late Howard and Alice Maude Arsenault Page.

Dick had an array employment positions starting with Loblaws Super Market, ushering at the old Dipson Movie Theater, graduating from GE’s Apprenticeship Program and working there for 35 years, He was an ordained Baptist Pastor at Millcreek Baptist Church, Grace Baptist Church, Grace Church (pastoring and administrating), site pastor, pastor of senior adults, cooked for monthly senior luncheons, cooking and serving Thanksgiving meals for many facilities in the Erie area, adjunct professor at Gannon Univ., preaching services at many nursing homes, funerals, and conducting weddings. He married his 3 daughters, a granddaughter, and a grandson, and was a courier for the Community Blood Bank. He donated nearly 40 gallons of blood and blood products.

Dick was a Deacon at St. Andrews, leader/cofounder of Light of the World Community, and leader and co-founder of Word of God Academy, and Life in the Spirit Team.

Dick enjoyed cooking the holiday meals and Sunday brunches for “His girls”. He also enjoyed golf, woodworking, cooking, and serving the Church.

He was preceded in death by 4 sisters; Priscilla, Louise, Judy, Ruth, 2 brothers; William and David, and 1 daughter Mary Elizabeth.

He is survived by his beloved wife Vicki Ann Mushrush Page, his daughters: Deborah Elaine, Jennifer Lorraine, Suzanne Marie, Kathrine Ann, Mary Elizabeth (deceased), JoAnne Carol, Ruth Ellen, Judith Grace, 25 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren, 3 great -great-grandchildren.

Friends may call at the Dusckas-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 4216 Sterrettania Rd. on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 from 3 pm until 7 pm, Wednesday, November 20, 2024 from 4 pm until 7 pm and are invited to Grace Church, 7300 Grubb Road, McKean, PA 16426, on Thursday from 10 am until the time of the Funeral Service at 11 am. Private interment.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Community Blood Bank of NW PA and W. NY, 2646 Peach Street, Erie, PA 16508.