CONWAY, Richard Clarence

Published by Today's News Herald from Nov. 16 to Nov. 17, 2024 - Lake Havasu City, Arizona - Richard Clarence Conway, "Dick", was born to Eliza and Clarence Conway on Jan. 17, 1934 in Clearfield, PA. He passed away peacefully at home on Aug. 30, 2024 in Lake Havasu City at 90 years old. Dick enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1955. His military career included approximately 8400 hours of flight time while piloting 18 different models of aircraft during his 22 years of active duty. He received many awards throughout service, including two Distinguished Flying Crosses (DFC) and 10 Air Medals for combat air strike flights. Dick retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1975. He relocated to Lake Havasu in 1976 while working for the Arizona State Compensation Fund. He met the love of his life, Janice, in 1984, married shortly after, and welcomed their son, Ricky, in 1985. He belonged to many organizations, including the Arizona Elks Lodge, Lions Club, VFW, Moose, Eagles, Shriners, Marine Corps League, American Legion, and Masonic Lodge. Richard is survived by his loving family, wife, Janice; children, Patrick, Shawn, Michael, Colleen, Kevin, Leslie, and Ricky; step- children, Lydia, Karen, Nick, and Kristina; 20 grandchildren; 20 great- grandchildren; sister, Sheila Laughlin; sister-in-law, Patti Martin; and many nieces and nephews. Dick was preceded in death by his sister, Rose LaVia and daughter, Kathleen Picciano. A Lodge of Sorrow/Celebration of Life will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, November 23, at the Lake Havasu Elks Lodge. Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and Crematory made arrangements.