Richard E. Magill

June 16, 1935 - July 8, 2021

Richard E. Magill, 86, of Mechanicsburg went to be with his Lord Thursday July 8, 2021. He was born June 16, 1935 in Harrisburg, PA to Clarence and Harriet (Tate) Magill. He graduated from Lower Paxton H.S. in 1953. He served in the US Army, worked for the Patriot-News, and later in communications at Navy SPCC, Mechanicsburg and New Cumberland Army Depot, retiring in 1990. A life-long conservative, Richard attended West Shore Free Church and Stone Valley Bible Church. He enjoyed dealing in antiques and gardening at home and at the family cottage where he enjoyed spending many weekends and summers with family and friends. Richard was predeceased by his parents and brothers James A. Magill and Donald D. Magill, Sr. and their wives. He is survived by his niece, Kathleen O'Donnell of Wyomissing, nephews Neale D. Magill (Tina) of Mechanicsburg, James H. Magill (Sue) of Lewisberry, and Donald D. Magill, Jr. of Camp Hill, four step-nieces, 4 great-nieces, 2 great-nephews and their spouses and families, several cousins and many long-time friends. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Stone Valley Bible Church, 13543 Greenwood Rd, Huntingdon, PA 16652, West Shore Free Church 1345 Williams Grove Rd, Mechanicsburg PA 17055, or Bethesda Mission PO Box 3041, Harrisburg, PA 17105.