YORK, Richard S. Maxwell, 90, formerly of Webster, N.Y., died Thursday, October 24, 2013, at Misericordia Nursing &
Rehabilitation Center. He was the husband of the late Barbara S. (Schwartz) Maxwell. A graveside service will be held in
Evergreen Cemetery, Morristown, N.J., at the convenience of
the family. The J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc. of Stewartstown is assisting the family with arrangements.
Richard was born in Morristown (Morris County), N.J., a son of the late Harry T. and Thyra May (Stiles) Maxwell. He was a
WWII veteran with the U.S. Navy, having served in the Pacific Theater. Richard
attended St. Johnsbury Academy in Vermont and later graduated from Syracuse
University with a M.S. Degree. Richard was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon and
Kappa Phi Kappa Education Honorary. He taught Science at the former Manlius
High School and then taught Biology at the Fayetteville Manlius School District, retiring in 1978.
Richard was an active member of the Manlius Methodist Church and later with
the West Webster Methodist Church. He sang with the Dewitt Choraliers and
later with the Webster Senior Chorus. He was a volunteer for F.I.S.H.. Richard
was a member of the N.Y.S.R.T.A., the Audubon Society, and was an avid SU sports fan.
Surviving are three sons, Richard S. Maxwell and his wife, Helen of
Stewartstown, Carleton S. Maxwell and his wife, Susan of York, and Bradley T.
Maxwell and his wife, Holly of Penfield, N.Y.; eight grandchildren, James,
Kimberly, Christina, Phillip, Christopher, Kelly, Kyle, and Kollin; and seven
great-grandchildren, Austin, Michael, Matthew, Lorelai, Amanda, Joseph, and Owen.
In Richard's memory, contributions may be made to either The Nature
Conservancy, 4245 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 100, Arlington, VA 22203-1606; or to
Hope Builders International, P.O. Box 5465, Charlottesville, VA 22905.
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