Richard A. Eberly, 71 a resident of Bowerston Hills Nursing & Rehab at Bowerston, Oh., passed away, March 21, 2016 at Community Hospice House in New Philadelphia, Oh. Richard was the son of the late Robert Eberly and Irma Williamson Eberly Fankhouse. In addition to his parents he was preceded by brother Robert Eberly and great niece, Alexandra. Surviving are 4 sisters, Marjorie Slemmer of Navarre, Wanda (Dennis) Griffith of Bolivar, Donna McAferty of Colorado, Dawn (Randy) Miller of Zoar; one brother, James (Tami) Eberly of Beach City; two daughters Lisa Reich of Massillon and Charlene Fannin of Mechanicstown, several grandchildren and one great grandchild. Inurnment will be held at South Lawn Cemetery, Beach City. Richard was loved and will be greatly missed by family and friends. He had a unique sense of humor and thoroughly enjoyed his sisters visits.