Hugh M. Richards, 64, of Dallas, Luzerne County, died March 11, 2018, in Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia.

He and his wife Linda J. (Haven) Richards were married 39 years last Nov. 18.

Born Oct. 16, 1953, in Kingston, he was the son of the late Hugh M. and Jean (Fetch) Richards.

He was a gas well farmer.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Kirby J., wife of Nicholas J. Kurtz, of Schnecksville; and a granddaughter Taran J. Kurtz.

His service will be private, at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours.

Expressions of sympathy may be made at heintzelmancares.com.

Arrangements were made by Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Schnecksville.