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July 30, 2011

Richard T. Hurst, 93, died Saturday evening, July 30, 2011, at Cornerstone Hospice Care, Haines City, Fla.

Born on February 18, 1918, in Wilkes-Barre, Richard was a son of the late Laura and Henry Hurst.

Richard owned and operated Hurst Home Specialties Company in Wilkes-Barre for many years prior to his retirement.

He was a former member of the Clarks Summit United Methodist Church, where he was a member of the choir, taught Sunday school, was Pack Master of the Cub Scouts, and originated the flea market.

Richard was a World War II veteran serving as a First Lieutenant with the 695th Field Artillery in North Africa, and directed the firing on Mount Cassino, Italy. Richard was a former member of the 109th Field Artillery, Kingston.

Richard was a devoted and caring husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, gardening, golfing, camping with his family, traveling and walks with his dog, Buka.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Loretta Walton Iorio and Carolyn Gebler; brothers, Emil, Henry, William, and Carl.

Surviving him are his wife of 68 years, the former Anna M. Fugman; daughter, Connie, Rochester; sons, David and his wife, Lynn, Forty Fort; Jonathan and his wife, Mary, Tunkhannock; grandchildren, Abigail, David, Charles, Audra, Jonathan, Katie and Kelly; and great-granddaughters, Emma and Sophia

A private memorial service will be held Saturday at Mt. Greenwood Cemetery, Dallas.