Mr. Richard E. Newcomer, 88, of Cascade, MD, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Born August 6, 1938, in Waynesboro, PA, he was the son of the late William H. and Stella M. (Bricker) Newcomer.
Richard proudly and honorably served his country in the United States Army from 1957 until 1960.
In his younger years, he worked at the Waynesboro Shoe Factory before beginning a long and dedicated career with Frick Company in Waynesboro. He was employed there from 1963 until his retirement in 2000, following 37 years of service.
Richard was a man of strong faith. He was a longtime member of the former Fetterhoff Chapel United Methodist Church near Chambersburg. More recently, he was a member of Penn Mar Community Church in Cascade, MD. He also held memberships in Joe Stickell American Legion Post #15 and William Max McLaughlin VFW Post #695, both of Waynesboro.
Richard was happiest with a good western on television. A devoted John Wayne fan, he never tired of watching Gunsmoke. He was also an enthusiastic NASCAR and Baltimore Ravens fan, enjoying the thrill of a good race or football game.
Above all, Richard will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose easygoing personality, kind heart, and mischievous sense of humor made him so special.
He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Virginia E. (Betts) Newcomer, whom he married July 15, 1980; five children, Terry Wile and his wife, Jill, of Cascade, MD, Richard Newcomer, Jr. and his wife, Janey, of Greencastle, PA, Paul Newcomer of Waynesboro, PA, Angela Hess and her husband, Anthony, of Frederick, MD, and Jennifer Morrow-Ocasio and her husband, Onix, of Kingsport, TN; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren, with another on the way; and one great-great-grandchild.
He is also survived by four sisters, Delores A. “Dee” Wood and JoAnn L. Tracey, both of Waynesboro, Florence D. Tracey of Smithsburg, MD, and Patricia A. “Patti” Bowie of Rouzerville, PA; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, William H. Newcomer, Jr. and Theodore O. “Teddy” Newcomer; and one sister, Barbara A. (Newcomer) Walker.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home, 50 S. Broad St., Waynesboro, PA, with Pastor Eric Cooper officiating. Burial will follow in Fetterhoff Church Cemetery, Chambersburg, PA, with military honors provided by Charles Nitterhouse VFW Post #1599.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice in Richard’s memory.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.bowersoxfuneralhomes.com.
