Richard L. Hombach

MOUNT WOLF – Richard L. Hombach, 90, of Mount Wolf, PA passed away, Saturday, September 26, 2026, at his home in Mount Wolf.  He was the husband of Harriet (Henry) Hombach whom he celebrated 70 years of marriage.

Richard was born on May 4, 1936, in York, PA and was the son of the late Richard and Helen (Naylor) Hombach.

He graduated in 1954 from Manchester High School in Manchester, PA.  He retired in 1995 as an auto body technician, and Richard had his own body shop for 15 years.  He was a member of Otterbein Church in Mount Wolf, PA. Richard helped raise 9 puppies for the Seeing Eye Program.

In addition to his wife, Richard is survived by his two sons, Daniel Hombach of York, PA, and Edward Hombach of Mount Wolf, PA, his daughter, Suzanne Haugh and her husband Steve of Manchester; four grandchildren, Jennifer, Kevin, Ryan and Daniel, and his two brothers, Tom Hombach and his wife Peg of Myerstown, PA. and Mike Hombach and his wife Penny of York, PA and his sister-in-law Connie Chinland.  Richard was preceded in death by his brother, Fred Hombach.

His memorial service will begin at 7:00 PM, Friday, October 9, 2026, at Diehl Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 87 South Main Street, Mount Wolf, PA.  His visitation will be from 6:00 to 7:00 PM, Friday at the funeral home.  Officiating at his service will be Mother Sarah from Amedisys Hospice.  His burial will be private in Manchester Union Cemetery in Manchester, PA.  The family suggests wearing casual clothing as Richard would have preferred. 

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider Otterbein Church, 131 Center Street, Mount Wolf, PA 17347; The Seeing Eye Inc. P.O. Box 375, Morristown, NJ 07963 or Keystone Pet Enhanced Therapy Services (KPETS), 2351 Oregon Pike, Lancaster, PA. 17601.

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