Richard Garth "Dick" May

Richard Garth May, known affectionately as Dick, age 83, of Harborcreek, passed away on March 11, 2026. Born in Meadville, Pennsylvania on February 9, 1943, he was the son of the late Garth and Lucille McGahen May.

A graduate of Penn State, Dick dedicated many years to teaching science at Harborcreek High School before retiring. In addition to his teaching career, he worked as a truck driver for Welch’s and served as a firefighter, including time battling wildfires in California. He was a longtime member of the East Erie Moose Club and took great joy in owning and caring for horses.

Dick is survived by his son, William May; four grandchildren, Taylor, Emma, Hanna, and Hunter May; a great-grandson, River Fuller; and three brothers, Dwight, Duane, and Ray May. He was preceded in death by his wife, Robin Peters May.