Richard E. Sabin,79, Force

Richard E. Sabin, age 79, of Maple Street, Force, PA, died October 22, 2026 at his daughter’s home in Benezette, PA. The son of the late Clarence and Marjorie (Zimmerman) Sabin, he was born on March 8, 1947 in Vandergrift, PA. On August 23, 1969 he married Annette (Powell) who predeceased him on November 22, 2023.

Richard is survived by three children, Sheila Cleaver of Jonestown, Wendy (Bob) Trayer of Benezette and Richard Sabin II of Force, PA; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, Gabriella and Addison; and a sister, Judy Barnhart of Emporium.

Besides his parents and his wife, Richard was predeceased by a son-in-law, George Cleaver.

Richard worked many years at the Ridgway Ink Plant. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War, receiving the Purple Heart, Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Stars, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation Badge and the Republic of Vietnam Civil Action Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation Badge. He lived most of his life in Bennetts Valley and was a member of Bennetts Valley Legion. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, cruises, riding ATV’s in West Virginia on the Hatfield and McCoy trails and enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his Munchkin.

Private services will be held by the family at his burial in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.

The family suggests memorials to the Bennetts Valley American Legion Post 978 and will be accepting online condolences at the Ralph M. Geer Funeral Home website(www.nedzafamilyfuneralhomes.com).