Richard A. Werner, 76, of Northampton, died Dec. 19, 2015, at Liberty Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Allentown. He was the husband of the late Barbara A. (Choronzak) Werner.

Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Fred and Lillian Werner.

He was a 1957 graduate of Northampton Senior High School.

He worked for more than 30 years in the maintenance department of Allentown State Hospital and retired in 2001.

He was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Northampton.

He was a member of the Tri-Boro Sportsmen Association, Northampton.

He is survived by a stepson, Kenneth W. Buss Jr., with whom he resided; a sister, Beulah Turnicky of Quakertown; nieces; and nephews.

He was predeceased by three sisters, Janet Werner, Mildred Youngkin and Gertrude Mizur, and three brothers, Robert, Vernon and Benjamin.

Arrangements were made by Schisler Funeral Home Inc., Northampton.