Richard Thomas Adams

Richard Thomas Adams, age 88, of Millcreek Twp., passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at the Embassy on Park Avenue in Meadville, PA.

He was born on May 2, 1937, in Erie, the son of the late Clarence and Beatrice Horner Adams. He served in the US Coast Guard.

He was employed at and retired from Lord Corporation.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, classic cars, and Winchester’s

He was preceded in death by his wife Coletta K. Adams, one daughter Terri Adams, one sister Maralyn Kahlor, and one brother Clarence Adams.

He is survived by his children; Mark Adams, Scott Adams, and Sherri Bannister, one brother William Adams, his grandchildren: Brandon Adams, Cameron Sumner, Aaron Sumner, and Sara A. Adams.

Friends are invited to a graveside committal service at Laurel Hill Cemetery on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 1 pm conducted by the Dusckas-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 4216 Sterrettania Rd.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Erie Soldier’s and Sailor’s Home, 560 East 3rd Street, Erie, PA 16507.