Richard L. "Dick" Casper, 82, of Bradford Manor, Bradford, passed away early Friday morning, September 19, 2025, at Bradford Manor, following a lengthy illness. He was born February 2, 1943, in Salamanca, NY, a son to the late Paul and J. Arlene Dryer Casper. On August 19, 1965, in Bradford, he married Sarah J. Coy. A devoted husband, he adored and cared for her until she preceded him in death on August 27, 2018.

Dick lived most of his life in Bradford and was a graduate of Bradford High School. He had retired from Owens-Illinois in Bradford after 43 years of service. He loved his family and grandchildren and was very proud of their accomplishments. He loved to cook and  bake, which he got from his mother, and he would share his baked goods with everyone including friends, neighbors and co-workers. He continued the baking tradition by passing on recipes to his grandchildren. He was also an avid reader and had a large collection of science fiction books. A generous man, he would often be seen giving his last $10 to people in need.

Richard is survived by his daughters Alice Ferragine of Bradford and Brenda Jones (David) of Strattanville, his grandchildren, Emily McClaine (Jeremy), Daniel Lamielle (Chloe), John Lamielle, Courtney Bowser (Zachary) and Adam Bond (Jennifer) and his great-grandchildren, Elliana McClaine, Elliott Lamielle, Benjamin Bowser and Oliver and Charlie Bond.

He is also survived by a sister-in-law Laura Casper of Bradford.

In addition to his parents and wife, Richard is predeceased by a brother Raymond J. Casper and a son-in-law Thomas Ferragine.

Funeral services and interment for Richard L. Casper will be private and at the convenience of the family. There will be no visitation.

Arrangements are under direction of the Anthony F. Ferragine Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Chestnut Street, Johnsonburg, PA

If desired, contributions in Dick's memory can be made to the McKean County SPCA at P.O. Box 113, Bradford, PA 16701 or online at mckspca.org