Richard Mccullough

Richard H. McCullough, 91, of Reading passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019 at 9:30 am in Reading Hospital. He was the husband of the late Lois A. (Dunnigan) McCullough who passed away February 27, 2009. They were married on June 12, 1948. Born in Reading, Mr. McCullough was the son of the late Sylvester J. and Martha (Fox) McCullough. He was a 1946 graduate of Reading High School and a 1963 graduate of University of Pennsylvania with a degree in business. Mr. McCullough was an accounting supervisor at Western Electric, then AT&T for 29 years, retiring in 1987. He retired to Orlando, Florida for 18 years before moving back to Pennsylvania. He enjoyed traveling with his wife, frequenting Disney World, and was an avid fan of the Philadelphia Phillies and Penn State football. Above all, he deeply loved his family and spending time with them. Mr. McCullough is survived by his daughter Carolyn A. Burkart, wife of Steven L. Burkart of Laureldale and his grandchildren Kimberly Stricker, wife of Jason Stricker, Robert Herbein III, husband of Lindsay Herbein, Kyle Herbein, husband of Kate Herbein, and Adam Burkart, husband of Stephanie Burkart. He is also survived by his great grandchildren Savanna, Julia, Brayden, Jack, Benjamin, Ethan, Addison, Peyton, and Grayson. He was preceded in death by his brothers Lee E. McCullough and Robert P. McCullough.
The funeral service will take place in Bean Funeral Home, North 16th & Rockland Streets, Hampden Heights, on Saturday, August 24, 2019. The family will receive relatives and friends from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, with the service immediately following. Reverend Paul L. Jones will officiate. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family in Laureldale Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com.